Cubs' Alfonso Rivas batting ninth on Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder Alfonso Rivas is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Rivas will start at first base on Friday and bat ninth versus right-hander Andre Pallante and the Cardinals. P.J. Higgins moves to the bench.

numberFire's models project Rivas for 6.2 FanDuel points on Friday. His salary is $2,100.