Twins' Nelson Cruz (knee) scratched on Saturday, LaMonte Wade Jr. to start against Cubs

Minnesota Twins outfielder Nelson Cruz has been scratched from Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs with a knee injury.

What It Means:

Cruz is dealing with soreness in his right knee and will not play in Saturday's game against the Cubs. LaMonte Wade Jr. will enter the lineup in left field and bat first versus right-hander Alec Mills and the Cubs.

The Twins implied team total of 4.27 runs is the tenth-highest team total on Saturday's main slate.