P.J. Higgins not in Cubs' Saturday lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher P.J. Higgins is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What It Means:

Higgins is being replaced behind the plate by Yan Gomes versus Pirates starter Johan Oviedo.

In 211 plate appearances this season, Higgins has a .235 batting average with a .703 OPS, 6 home runs, 20 runs and 27 RBI.