Jason Heyward sitting for Cubs Sunday

The Chicago Cubs did not list Jason Heyward as a starter for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.

What It Means:

Heyward will start today's game on the bench while David Bote enters the lineup at designated hitter. Joc Pederson will play left field and Kris Bryant will play right.

Heyward is batting .176 over 131 plate appearances this season and has 3 home runs, 14 runs, 10 RBI and 3 stolen bases.