No reaosn has been given as of yet for Davis' exit from the starting lineup. In any case, Casey Schmitt is now entering. He'll get the nod at third base, batting eighth in the order versus Cubs starter Marcus Stroman.

Our models project Davis for 0.9 hits, 0.3 runs, 0.2 home runs, 0.4 RBI and 9.1 FanDuel points.

Morel will operate left field after Ian Happ was picked as Chicago's designated hitter and Miguel Amaya was benched.

In a matchup against right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, our models project Morel to score 8.4 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,700.

Amaya will take a break in San Francisco after Ian Happ was picked as Friday's designated hitter and Christopher Morel was aligned in left field.

Per Baseball Savant on 24 batted balls this season, Amaya has accounted for a 12.5% barrel rate and a .362 expected average.

Mervis will man first base after Trey Mancini was benched against right-hander Anthony DeSclafani.

numberFire's models project Mervis to score 7.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,400.

Barnhart will handle catching duties after Yan Gomes was rested in San Francisco.

numberFire's models project Barnhart to record 6.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,100.

Gomes will sit on the bench after Tucker Barnhart was picked as Chicago's starting catcher.

Per Baseball Savant on 105 batted balls this season, Gomes has produced a 12.4% barrel rate and a .245 expected average.