Cristhian Adames: Adames will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Saturday against the Mariners. · MLB

Cristhian Adames
SS FA
Sat 9/12/15 5:21 PM

Adames will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Saturday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old will make his fourth start of the season and first career start atop the order with both Jose Reyes (Achilles) and Charlie Blackmon out against lefty Roenis Elias. Adames hit .308/.373/.390 against left-handed pitching at Triple-A Albuquerque this season.