Chicago's Rafael Ortega receives Thursday off

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega is not starting in Thursday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Ortega will rest on Thursday evening after Christopher Morel was named Chicago's starting center fielder.

According to Baseball Savant on 214 batted balls this season, Ortega has recorded a 4.7% barrel rate and a .303 expected weighted on-base average.