Ben Zobrist

Ben Zobrist (back) remains out of Cubs' lineup on Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Zobrist has been bothered by a sore back in recent days and Saturday will mark his second straight game out of the lineup. Javier Baez is starting at second base and he will bat seventh against Cody Reed.

Our models project Baez for 1.09 hits over 4.2 plate appearances, with a 51.0 percent chance of scoring a run and a 53.0 percent chance of driving in an RBI.