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Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch waits for a pick-off throw from pitcher Porter Hodge as he tries to tag out Carter Jensen in the bottom of the 4th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Arizona.(Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch waits for a pickoff throw from pitcher Porter Hodge against the Royals on Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch flies out in the top of the 5th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Arizona.(Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch flies out in the top of the 5th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Arizona.(Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch flies out in the top of the 5th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Arizona.(Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch flies out in the top of the 5th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Surprise, Arizona.(Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Bateman catches a fly ball by Eguy Rosario in the top of the 6th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Bateman catches a fly ball by Eguy Rosario in the top of the 6th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
San Diego Padres Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
San Diego Padres Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad pitches in the top of the 1st innning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs pitcher Javier Assad delivers during a Cactus League game against the Padres on Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes bats in the 1st inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. Gomes was one of three players to get a hit. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes bats in the 1st inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. Gomes was one of three players to get a hit. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson bobbles the ball allowing Padres' Tyler Wade to reach base in the top of the 1st innning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson bobbles the ball allowing Padres’ Tyler Wade to reach base in the top of the 1st innning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Blake Whitney pitches in the top of the 2nd innning during a game against San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Blake Whitney pitches in the top of the 2nd innning during a game against San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson throws the ball to pitcher Javier Assad in the top of the 1st innning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson throws the ball to pitcher Javier Assad in the top of the 1st innning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson bobbles the ball allowing Padres' Tyler Wade to reach base in the top of the 1st innning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson bobbles the ball allowing Padres’ Tyler Wade to reach base in the top of the 1st innning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches at Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Cam Sanders starts the 5th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Cam Sanders starts the 5th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs 1st baseman Matt Mervis flies out to center against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs 1st baseman Matt Mervis flies out to center against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitches live batting practice before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy heads to the mound to pull starting pitcher Javier Assad in the 2nd inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy heads to the mound to pull starting pitcher Javier Assad in the 2nd inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Blake Whitney gets a fist bump from pitching coach Tommy Hottovy after pitching in the top of the 2nd inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Blake Whitney gets a fist bump from pitching coach Tommy Hottovy after pitching in the top of the 2nd inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs 1st baseman Matt Mervis flies out to center against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs 1st baseman Matt Mervis flies out to center against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pinch-hitter Bryce Windham singles in the bottom of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pinch-hitter Bryce Windham singles in the bottom of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop David Bote snags a line drive out of the air by Tyler Robertson in the top of the 6th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop David Bote snags a line drive out of the air by Tyler Robertson in the top of the 6th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
San Diego Padres Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
San Diego Padres Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes is congratulated for getting a hit by 1st base coach Mike Napoli during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. Gomes was one of three players to get a hit. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes is congratulated for getting a hit by 1st base coach Mike Napoli during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. Gomes was one of three players to get a hit. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Riley Martin throws in the top of the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Moises Ballesteros tosses to pitcher Frankie Scalzo Jr. to get out Padres' Nathan Martorella in the top of the 7th inning against the Sand Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Moises Ballesteros tosses to pitcher Frankie Scalzo Jr. to get out Padres’ Nathan Martorella in the top of the 7th inning against the Sand Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Cam Sanders starts the 5th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Cam Sanders starts the 5th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis heads past coaches Craig Counsell, left, and Ryan Flaherty after striking out during a game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. Mervis was 0 for 2. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, and bench coach Ryan Flaherty watch first baseman Matt Mervis head to the dugout after striking out during a Cactus League game against the Padres on Feb. 25, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Bateman catches a fly ball by Eguy Rosario in the top of the 6th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Bateman catches a fly ball by Eguy Rosario in the top of the 6th inning against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
San Diego Padres Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
San Diego Padres Jakob Marsee slides safely into second after hitting a line-drive double to right fielder Brennen Davis in the top of the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs lost to the Padres 7-0. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris pitches during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris pitches during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs infielder Matt Shaw during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Placencia throws live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Placencia throws live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote catches his breath during practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cam Sanders throws live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cam Sanders throws live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom practices fielding drills before the start of practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs slugger Patrick Wisdom practices fielding drills on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs Daniel Placencia thanks his catcher during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs Daniel Placencia thanks his catcher during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs Daniel Placencia pitches during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs Daniel Placencia pitches during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw practices fielding drills before the start of practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw practices fielding drills before the start of practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs player Christopher Morel practices fielding drills before the start of practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs player Christopher Morel practices fielding drills before the start of practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Ian Slager, 11, of Monee, enjoys some attention from Cubs pitchers Julian Merryweather, Shota Imanaga, and Adbert Alzolay during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Ian Slager, 11, of Monee, enjoys some attention from Cubs pitchers Julian Merryweather, Shota Imanaga, and Adbert Alzolay during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitche Shota Imanaga laughs after falling down diving for a wild throw during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitche Shota Imanaga laughs after falling down diving for a wild throw during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw catches a foul ball during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw catches a foul ball during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs Daniel Placencia pitches during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs Daniel Placencia pitches during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Arias stretches during warm-ups at practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Arias stretches during warm-ups at practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis catches a fly ball during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis catches a fly ball during practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris pitches during live batting practice on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris pitches during live batting practice on Feb. 22, 2024, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs catcher Jorge Alfaro on media day at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs catcher Jorge Alfaro on media day at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay on media day at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Hector Neris at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs right-handed reliever Hector Neris at spring training on Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Edwin Escobar at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Edwin Escobar at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Cassie at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Cassie at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell at Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell at Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson fields a ground ball and throws to first base during practice at Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson fields a ground ball and throws to first base during spring training practice on Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tosses the ball to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during practice at Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tosses the ball to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during practice at Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay heads to out to a practice field to warm up during Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay heads to out to a practice field to warm up during Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay pitches live batting practice during Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay pitches live batting practice during Spring Training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch runs fielding drills during a baseball spring training workout, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch runs fielding drills during a baseball spring training workout, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay at spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)