Cubs' Jason Heyward: Out of Friday's lineup

Heyward is out of Friday's lineup against the Rockies.

Analysis:

With Heyward sitting out, the Cubs will begin their series against Colorado with an outfield of Matt Szczur, Dexter Fowler, and Jorge Soler. Heyward has continued to underperform at the plate recently, having gone 3-for-16 over the last seven days, bringing his batting average down to just .225 for the season.