Rafael Ortega not in Cubs' Monday lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega is sitting Monday in the team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

What It Means:

Ortega is being replaced in center field by Nelson Velazquez versus Brewers starter Eric Lauer.

In 222 plate appearances this season, Ortega has a .258 batting average with a .742 OPS, 4 home runs, 23 runs, 19 RBI and 5 stolen bases.