MESA, AZ - MARCH 6: Kyle Schwarber #74 of the Chicago Cubs bats during the game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 6, 2015 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. The Reds defeated the Cubs 5-2. (Photo by Rich Pilling/Getty Images)
Either the Cubs are anticipating a trade Wednesday or manager Joe Maddon is just trying to shake up and wake up his struggling lineup.
Shortstop Starlin Castro, whose name has come up in trade rumors, and outfielder Jorge Soler are out of Chicago's lineup today as it tries to salvage this three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The series is tied after Colorado's 7-2 win Tuesday night, handing Chicago it's fourth loss in five games, and yet another defeat to sub-.500 club at Wrigley Field.
In other lineup move, rookie Kyle Schwarber will make his debut in left field. Schwarber has provided instant impact with his bat. On the season, he's batting .352 with six of his 19 hits going for extra bases.
(h/t Chicago Tribune)
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