CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler are back in the Chicago Cubs’ starting lineup against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

Rizzo was sidelined for 18 games because of a lower back strain. He was down to bat third and play first base.

Soler missed three games to attend to the birth of his child in Miami. Soler was slated to bat fourth and play right field.

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