"Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki are back in the Cubs lineup Sunday afternoon, with Suzuki still playing center field as he prepares for the WBC. They're both preceded, however, by Matt Shaw, who is sliding back to the infield after playing right on Saturday. Between his age, requisite work on offense, needed experience in the outfield, and potentially limited starting opportunities early on, I suspect we'll see a LOT of Matt Shaw this spring."
"Personally, I think McCormick has the best shot to make the team, given his prior success and experience, but I also think the Cubs (and all of us) would be happier with a Dylan Carlson breakout. The former top prospect is still pretty young, and you just never know when things click with guys like him. It's a long shot, but that's my rooting interest."
Spring training features a Cubs–Giants matchup with the Cubs still winless in 2026 and today's game on MLB.TV Free Game of the Day. Colin Rea starts for Chicago against San Francisco's Robbie Ray. Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki return to the Cubs lineup, with Suzuki in center field as WBC preparation. Matt Shaw slides back to the infield after playing right and is expected to receive significant spring reps. Bench players Chas McCormick, Dylan Carlson, Owen Miller, Scott Kingery, and Justin Deal receive starts. Chas McCormick projects as the likeliest to make the roster while a Dylan Carlson breakout remains a welcomed possibility. San Francisco's lineup includes Luis Arraez, Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, and Rafael Devers.
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