Would you look at that, Ian Happ is back in the leadoff spot and playing center. This might be something we should get used to. Despite adamantly claiming that he was a second baseman upon his initial minor league assignment, Happ has really embraced an outfield role in Chicago. Dude’s just a bulldog.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo are back at the corners after a day off, followed by Addison Russell as the DH. This is something we’ve seen with several of the frontline players as a way to keep them fresh and avoid any extraneous toll. Given his recent injury history, Russell will surely be eased along.