One of the more interesting Kris Bryant rumors this winter was that the Cubs were considering him as the everyday center fielder, a novel concept that isn’t too far removed from having him bat leadoff. At the time, the report from 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine was conflated with a potential pursuit of Nolan Arenado that would see the Cubs shifting Bryant to the outfield to accommodate the defensive wizard.
Alas, nothing of the sort ever really got off the ground and both players remain with their teams and in familiar positions. Bryant is likely to get some outfield work throughout the season, though, especially if the Cubs proceed with a roster filled with utility players.