Anthony Rizzo was kept out of Sunday’s lineup by Aaron Boone, with the possibility the struggling first baseman may also sit Monday in Kansas City in an attempt to get him out of his prolonged slump.
“I just felt like it was time,’’ Boone said of the decision to sit Rizzo against the Dodgers. “It’s been on my mind a little bit. I felt [Sunday] was the day and we’ll see where we go from here.”
Boone added “maybe” Rizzo would get Monday off against the Royals, as well.
Rizzo, Boone and hitting coach James Rowson have talked extensively about the work Rizzo is doing off the field which leads them to believe he’ll be able to turn his season around soon.
The main issue has been Rizzo’s timing and the production has not been there.
“There are a few triggers he’s working on,’’ Boone said.
In seven games this month, Rizzo is just 1-for-29 with a double, one walk and three strikeouts.
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