Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez and Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong watch Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario practice bunting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong carries a bat before hitting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki get ready to hit during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki wears a coaches hat before hitting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez, left, runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Colin Rea and Chicago Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks throw during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs players warm up during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner attends practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up with other players during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara walks on a practice field after running drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki misses a ball while running drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Cuts President Jed Hoyer during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks near a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg sits in a dugout during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throws during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga warms up before throwing in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for autographs during Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Sachi, 13, wears sunglasses while Chicago Cubs players practice nearby during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)From left, Ryker Powers, 8, and his father Chris Powers, 40, watch players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch Chicago Cubs players warm up during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong plays basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario hits on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs infielder Jon Berti hits on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya walks on a practice field after hitting on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Jack Neely gets a Valentine chocolate from fan Vicki Rye, of Chicago, on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs non-roster invitee catcher Pablo Aliendo, gives a ball to fan on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong runs the bases as rain falls on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs first baseman Michael Busch runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner warms up before practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson talks with teammates on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training on Feb. 14, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell watches players practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong laughs while running the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs reliever Ryan Brasier works out on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Jon Berti walks on the field after hitting on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker stands near a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer talks with members of the press on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki walks on a field before batting practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario carries water for other players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker walks on the field after running drills with other players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd and Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walk near a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw runs drills on a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, warms up on the field with other players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Players warm up on a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Players walk on a practice field after warming up on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Members of the grounds crew prepare a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A member of the grounds crew prepares a pitching area on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong plays basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga playes basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, and infielder Nicky Lopez laugh while playing basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, and infielder Nicky Lopez play basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer talks with Chicago Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw walks on a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs players talk before warming up on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, center, warms up with others players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Finn Lowenberg, from Bloomington, gets an autograph from Chicago Cubs pitcher Caleb Kilian before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Jack Neely arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Clouds pass over a practice field before the Cubs first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Clouds pass over a set of lights before the Cubs first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario puts on his cleats in the dugout before hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and outfielder Alexander Canario stand near the side of a practice field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs President Jed Hoyer stands on a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with the medai during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner sits near the side of a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly walks on a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Gavin Hollowell jumps over a bag while center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong puts on his cleats during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario walks to the field before hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks on a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong waits to hit while pitcher Justin Steele throws to outfielder Alexander Canario at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario waits to hit while pitcher Justin Steele throws to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong waits to hit while pitcher Justin Steele throws to outfielder Alexander Canario at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario walks to the side of a practice field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and outfielder Alexander Canario stand near the side of a practice field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, talks with infielder Nico Hoerner during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario watches catcher Carson Kelly warm up before hitting during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Justin Steele stands near the side of a practice field after throwing at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Justin Steele walks off a practice field after throwing at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong waits to hit at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly waits to hit at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly waits to hit at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks on the field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks on the field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara, left, and infielder Nicky Lopez warm up on the side of a practice field while center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong kneels over his bag at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with the media during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left-hander Justin Steele pitches during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Jack Neely pitches during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A look inside 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong catches a ball while running drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez and Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong watch Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario practice bunting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong carries a bat before hitting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki get ready to hit during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki wears a coaches hat before hitting during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez, left, runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Colin Rea and Chicago Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks throw during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs players warm up during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner attends practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up with other players during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara walks on a practice field after running drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara runs drills on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki misses a ball while running drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Cuts President Jed Hoyer during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks near a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg sits in a dugout during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throws during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga warms up before throwing in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for autographs during Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Sachi, 13, wears sunglasses while Chicago Cubs players practice nearby during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)From left, Ryker Powers, 8, and his father Chris Powers, 40, watch players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch Chicago Cubs players warm up during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong plays basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario hits on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs infielder Jon Berti hits on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya walks on a practice field after hitting on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Jack Neely gets a Valentine chocolate from fan Vicki Rye, of Chicago, on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs non-roster invitee catcher Pablo Aliendo, gives a ball to fan on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong runs the bases as rain falls on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs first baseman Michael Busch runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner warms up before practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson talks with teammates on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training on Feb. 14, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell watches players practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong laughs while running the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs reliever Ryan Brasier works out on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Jon Berti walks on the field after hitting on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker stands near a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer talks with members of the press on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki walks on a field before batting practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario carries water for other players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker walks on the field after running drills with other players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd and Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walk near a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw runs drills on a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, warms up on the field with other players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Players warm up on a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Players walk on a practice field after warming up on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Members of the grounds crew prepare a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A member of the grounds crew prepares a pitching area on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong plays basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga playes basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, and infielder Nicky Lopez laugh while playing basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, and infielder Nicky Lopez play basketball on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer talks with Chicago Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw walks on a practice field on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs players talk before warming up on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, center, warms up with others players on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Finn Lowenberg, from Bloomington, gets an autograph from Chicago Cubs pitcher Caleb Kilian before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Jack Neely arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Clouds pass over a practice field before the Cubs first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Clouds pass over a set of lights before the Cubs first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario puts on his cleats in the dugout before hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and outfielder Alexander Canario stand near the side of a practice field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs President Jed Hoyer stands on a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with the medai during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner sits near the side of a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly walks on a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Gavin Hollowell jumps over a bag while center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong puts on his cleats during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario walks to the field before hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks on a practice field during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong waits to hit while pitcher Justin Steele throws to outfielder Alexander Canario at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario waits to hit while pitcher Justin Steele throws to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong waits to hit while pitcher Justin Steele throws to outfielder Alexander Canario at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario walks to the side of a practice field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and outfielder Alexander Canario stand near the side of a practice field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, talks with infielder Nico Hoerner during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario watches catcher Carson Kelly warm up before hitting during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Justin Steele stands near the side of a practice field after throwing at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Justin Steele walks off a practice field after throwing at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong waits to hit at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly waits to hit at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carson Kelly waits to hit at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks on the field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks on the field after hitting at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara, left, and infielder Nicky Lopez warm up on the side of a practice field while center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong kneels over his bag at live batting practice during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with the media during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left-hander Justin Steele pitches during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Jack Neely pitches during spring training on Feb. 13, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Originally Published: February 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM CST
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