Ildemaro Vargas heading to Cubs' bench Monday
The Chicago Cubs did not include Ildemaro Vargas in their lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What It Means:
Vargas will take a seat Monday while Andrelton Simmons steps into the lineup for the first time this season. Simmons will bat eighth and play shortstop.
Vargas is projected for 98 more plate appearances this season in numberFire's model, with 2 home runs, 9 runs, 8 RBI, and a .189 batting average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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