Eric Sogard

Cubs starting Eric Sogard at second base on Thursday

Chicago Cubs infielder Eric Sogard is batting eighth in Thursday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What It Means:

Sogard will man second base after Sergio Alcantara was given a breather on Thursday night.

In a lefty versus righty matchup against Walker Buehler, Sogard's Thursday salary stands at $2,000.