Jason Heyward is leading off yet again for the Cubs, a lineup tweak the right fielder told Matt Spiegel and Danny Parkins he actually suggested to Joe Maddon. Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo follow, with Ben Zobrist playing second and batting cleanup in place of Willson Contreras, who’s getting the day off.
Kyle Schwarber is batting fifth and manning the DH spot, Ian Happ is hitting sixth and playing center, and Jon Jay completes the outfield in left. Addison Russell is at short and Victor Caratini makes what could be his last big league start for a while as the Cubs look to add a veteran catcher to the mix at the deadline.