Alex Avila

Alex Avila out for Cubs against Toronto

Chicago Cubs catcher Alex Avila is not starting on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

What It Means:

Avila will grab a seat on the bench after going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and 3 RBI on Thursday. Victor Caratini will catch Jake Arrieta and bat sixth versus Blue Jays southpaw J.A. Happ in Friday's series opener.

numberFire's models project Avila to turn in a .239 batting average with 4 home runs, 12 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 105 plate appearances over the remainder of the year.