Jordy Mercer

Jordy Mercer sitting for Pittsburgh against Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer is out of Monday's starting lineup versus the Chicago Cubs.

What It Means:

Mercer will be replaced at shortstop by Kevin Newman, who will bat eighth versus Cubs left-hander Cole Hamels.

Mercer is averaging 7.4 FanDuel points in 115 games this season, while slashing .250/.315/.381 with 6 home runs, 39 RBI, 43 runs scored, and 2 steals across 430 plate appearances.