Victor Caratini sitting as Cubs open series with Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini is not starting on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds.
What It Means:
Caratini will be replaced at first base by Alex Avila while Willson Contreras draws the start behind the plate and bats cleanup versus Reds right-hander Robert Stephenson.
Caratini is averaging 3.9 FanDuel points per game this season (29 games)
Source:
Baseball Press
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