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Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/23/21): Contreras Leads Off, KB in LF, Hoerner at 2B, Hendricks Trying to Rebound

Well this is an interesting lineup. Willson Contreras leads off at catcher, followed by Kris Bryant in left, Anthony Rizzo at first, and Javy Báez cleaning up at short. David Bote is at third, Jason Heyward is in right, Jake Marisnick is in center, and Nico Hoerner makes his first start of the season at second.

Of note, this is Bryant’s third consecutive start in the outfield and fourth overall this season. And though I’m a day late in mentioning it, Hoerner being up to replace Joc Pederson on the roster is further evidence that his initial demotion was not service-time related.