Luis Valbuena is out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers

Valbuena is out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers

Analysis:

Valbuena is batting just .231 against left-handed pitching this season, and with the Cubs facing one of the best southpaws in the game in Clayton Kershaw, it made sense to give him a day off. Righty Mike Olt will man the hot corner in Valbuena's stead.