Chicago Cubs catcher P.J. Higgins is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Higgins is being replaced at first base by Alfonso Rivas versus Red Sox starter Josh Winckowski.
In 67 plate appearances this season, Higgins has a .310 batting average with a .946 OPS, 3 home runs, 9 runs and 11 RBI.
Source: Baseball Press