Projected Starting Lineup
2B Nico Hoerner
SS Dansby Swanson
LF Ian Happ
CF Cody Bellinger
RF Seiya Suzuki
DH Christopher Morel
1B Michael Busch (R)
C Yan Gomes
3B Nick Madrigal
SP Justin Steele
-The Cubs still have to sort out playing time at first base, third base and designated hitter, with Michael Busch, Nick Madrigal, Christopher Morel, Patrick Wisdom, Matt Mervis, Miles Mastrobuoni and non-roster invitee Garrett Cooper all in the mix at one or more of those spots.
-If top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong earns a spot on the Opening Day roster as the team’s starting center fielder, that would mean Bellinger shifts to first base and the battle for time at third base and designated hitter becomes even more fierce. It would also likely push Mike Tauchman off the roster entirely.
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