Jordy Mercer will bat second and start at shortstop Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.

Mercer will bat second and start at shortstop Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.

Analysis:

The move is somewhat curious if only because Mercer typically moves up in the batting order against southpaws, not right-handers like Kyle Hendricks. Manager Clint Hurdle is likely trying to jump-start Mercer, as the infielder has but three singles in 21 at-bats since a pitch to the ribs kept him out of action for four days.