Jason Heyward will bat fifth Saturday against the Rangers.
Heyward will bat fifth Saturday against the Rangers.
Analysis:
Heyward was originally penciled in atop the order, but apparently manager Fredi Gonzalez has had a change of heart, as Emilio Bonifacio is now set to lead off for Atlanta. It marks just the second time Heyward has been out of the leadoff spot this month.
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