Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer is not starting in Wednesday's contest versus the St. Louis Cardinals.
Hosmer will rest at home after Christopher Morel was chosen as Wednesday's designated hitter, Nick Madrigal was shifted to second base, and Patrick Wisdom was positioned at third.
Per Baseball Savant on 65 batted balls this season, Hosmer has accounted for a 6.2% barrel rate and a .207 expected average.
Source: Baseball Press