Rafael Ortega back in Cubs' leadoff spot Wednesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds.
What It Means:
Ortega was held out of Tuesday's lineup against a left-hander. He is back in the leadoff spot and playing center field Wednesday. Ian Happ is shifting to left field in place of an idle Alfonso Rivas. Willson Contreras is hitting cleanup after leading off last game.
numberFire’s models project Ortega for 12.0 FanDuel points and he has a $3,400 salary on Wednesday’s slate. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Cubs have an implied total of 4.4 runs. Gutierrez is registering a 17.9 strikeout percentage and an 8.5 walk percentage this season, with a 4.34 xERA and a .317 xwOBA.
Source:
Baseball Press
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