Mike Freeman

Mike Freeman back on bench for Chicago

Chicago Cubs shortstop Mike Freeman is back on the bench Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Freeman has started the last two games for the Cubs at shortstop, but Chicago will get Addison Russell a start on Saturday afternoon. Russell is hitting sixth against Jackson Stephens.

Our Matchup Heat Map has the Cubs with a 4.56 implied total, which ranks 13th on the Saturday slate.