Busch isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
With lefty Bailey Falter set to start on the mound for the Bucs, the left-handed bat of Busch will remain in Chicago's dugout. His absence will give Patrick Wisdom an opportunity to start at first while batting leadoff.
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Cubs' Michael Busch: Sitting against left-hander
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Busch is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Southpaw Chris Sale is getting the start for Atlanta, so the left-handed hitting Busch will be given a day off. Cody Bellinger will get the start at first base, while Pete Crow-Armstrong will patrol center field.
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Cubs' Michael Busch: Taking seat Sunday
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Busch is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
The lefty-hitting Busch had started each of the Cubs' first 10 games of May and the Pirates are bringing a lefty (Bailey Falter) to the hill Sunday, so Cubs manager Craig Counsell likely viewed it as an optimal time to give the 26-year-old the day off. Patrick Wisdom will check in for Busch at first base and bat fifth.
Cubs' Michael Busch: Deliver walk-off homer Tuesday
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Busch went 2-for-4 with a walk-off solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Padres.
Busch's seventh home run of the season was his biggest to date, as he took Enyel De Los Santos deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Cubs to victory. The slugging first baseman has been solid with an .816 OPS across 35 games, and his seven long balls are second on the team. Busch will likely continue to sit against lefty starters, but he's an impact bat against righties.
Busch is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets.
Southpaw Sean Manaea is on the hill for the Mets, so the left-handed hitting Busch will take a seat. Patrick Wisdom will occupy first base for the Cubs on Tuesday.
