Eric Sogard is leading off again and playing second base for the Cubs, which is either a sign that he’s got the inside track to a roster spot or just a matter of ensuring he gets enough reps to see what he’s got. Willson Contreras bats second and catches, Nico Hoerner is at short, and Cameron Maybin cleans up in center.
Ildemaro Vargas, whose name describes how you may feel after getting your COVID vaccine, is at third. Rafael Ortega is the DH, Matt Duffy bats seventh in right, Nick Martini is in left and Alfonso Rivas handles first base duties batting ninth.