Rafael Ortega sitting for Cubs on Saturday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega is not in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
What It Means:
Ortega is being replaced in center field by Johneshwy Fargas against Cardinals starter Jon Lester.
In 325 plate appearances this season, Ortega has a .292 batting average with an .830 OPS, 11 home runs, 43 runs and 33 RBI.
Source:
Baseball Press
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