Pretty much all the regulars are in there again for the final tilt of the spring slate, though there are some tweaks to the normal setup. The Cubs will be playing under AL rules in this one, but that’s not the only thing spurring the lineup construction. It looks as though Joe Maddon is signalling some future options.
Albert Almora Jr. will be leading off and playing center, which is a little interesting with righty Hector Velazquez on the mound. Then again, this is a perfect opportunity to give Almora plate appearances against a right-handed pitcher with no real pressure.