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Zobrist a late scratch with tightness in back

CHICAGO -- The Cubs got Anthony Rizzo back on Tuesday, but Ben Zobrist was scratched prior to the game against the Cardinals because of tightness in his back.

Zobrist was to lead off and play right field, but instead Ian Happ got the start in center, and Jason Heyward was moved from center to right field.

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Zobrist was limited this spring because of tightness in his back, and totaled 34 at-bats.

Rizzo was activated from the 10-day disabled list after being sidelined with tightness in his lower back.