First baseman Anthony Rizzo was back in the lineup and hitting third for the Cubs on Tuesday. Rizzo had missed the last six games while dealing with lower back tightness, something he’s dealt with the last few years.
Getting Rizzo back in the lineup should be a boost for the Cubs’ offense that has been able to manage while he’s been out. The Cubs’ first baseman is slashing .258/.366/.800 with five homers and 19 RBIs.
“As long as he’s healthy and feeling good, we’ll listen to that and let him play,” manager David Ross said. “If there’s days where it’s barking, he’ll come in and talk to me.