Jon Jay

Jon Jay taking a seat Friday for Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jon Jay is starting on Friday versus the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Jay heads to the bench after leading off for the Cubs in their last contest. He's slashing .288/.371/.380 in 211 plate appearances (79 games) this season. Jason Heyward is starting in right field and leading off versus Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez.

numberFire's models project Jay to record a .284 batting average in 148 plate appearances over the remainder of the season.