Cubs 1B Rizzo sidelined by back tightness

By: The Associated Press Posted: 12:59 PM CDT Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 Last Modified: 2:09 PM CDT Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019

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CHICAGO - Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of Sunday's starting lineup because of tightness in his back.

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CHICAGO - Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of Sunday's starting lineup because of tightness in his back.

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CHICAGO – Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of Sunday’s starting lineup because of tightness in his back.

Rizzo left Saturday’s 7-2 loss to Washington in the fifth inning. Rizzo, who turned 30 on Aug. 8, has a history of back issues.

“It’s a little bit different spot he said,” Maddon said, “so we’re not as concerned. … When I talked to him afterwards yesterday he was pretty optimistic.”

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo throws his helmet after striking out swinging during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Ian Happ started at first in the series finale against the Nationals. It was his third career start at the position.

The Cubs are off Monday before beginning a three-game series at the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

Chicago also placed reliever Derek Holland on the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder David Bote from Triple-A Iowa before its matchup with Washington.

Holland is out with a bruised left wrist. The left-hander got struck by a comebacker during Wednesday’s 12-11 victory against San Francisco.

The 32-year-old Holland pitched Friday against the Nationals, allowing a run while working the ninth inning. Maddon said Holland thought he was OK “and the result wasn’t that good.”