The Cubs have announced that Alec Mills will get the first start of the Cactus League season on Saturday, followed by Tyler Chatwood on Sunday and Adbert Alzolay on Monday. The three righties are all in contention for spots on the staff, but Chatwood is the early favorite to land the fifth rotation spot when the regular season starts.
That would likely leave Mills and Alzolay in the bullpen, though both are expected to pick up a few spot starts along the way. A lot can change over the course of the season, which is where the Cubs’ depth could pay dividends.