Jordy Mercer

Pittsburgh's Jordy Mercer starting on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jordy Mercer is in the starting lineup for Monday's road game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Mercer got a routine day off on Saturday, and he's back at shortstop while batting eighth against Cardinals righty Adam Wainwright tonight. His return sends Kevin Newman to the bench.

numberFire's models project Mercer to score 8.8 fantasy points while he's priced at $2,200 on FanDuel on Monday.