Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Tony Kemp is not starting in Thursday's series finale versus left-hander Drew Smyly and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kemp went 0-for-4 with 2 strikeouts while leading off for the Cubs on Wednesday in an 11-1 loss to the Cubs. David Bote is taking his place on second base in Thursday's finale.
numberFire's models expect Kemp to record 2 homers, 7 RBI, 2 steals, and 9 runs scored over the rest of the season.
Source: Baseball Press