Cubs infielder Justin Turner, right, attends live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Justin Turner (3) gets a hit off pitcher Shota Imanaga during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner attends practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner, right, hugs his former Dodgers teammate Chris Taylor before a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Justin Turner attends practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner attends practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga watches live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson walks on the field before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, talks with Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong before a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs for fans before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs for fans before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, talks with Cubs left fielder Ian Happ before a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans sit on blankets behind the outfield before the Cubs-Dodgers Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait to get autographs before the Cactus League game between the Cubs and Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Drinks sit in a vendor’s cooler before the Cubs play the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya, right, celebrates with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for autographs before the Cubs play the Dodgers at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch players warm up before the Cubs play the Dodgers at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya hits a home run during the third inning against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stands on second base after hitting a double during the third inning against the Dodgers on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch the Cubs play the Dodgers during a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers players walk to the dugout after the national anthem before playing the Cubs in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts catches a popup from Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during the third inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the third inning against the Cubs in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans walk though the concourse while the Cubs play the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ scores on a wild pitch during the third inning against the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carlos Perez, a nonroster invitee, signs a flag before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Caleb Kilian delivers during the third inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya looks skyward after hitting a home run during the third inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya gets hit by a pitch during the second of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya tags out Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes during the second inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ runs to first base after hitting a single in a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) stands at the plate after tagging out Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes during a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers right fielder Ryan Ward strikes out with the bases loaded during the second inning of a Cactus League game against the Cubs at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers right fielder Ryan Ward catches a fly ball from Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during the first inning of a Cactus League Game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján (17) steals second base past the Dodgers’ Tommy Edman during the second inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks delivers against the Dodgers during the first inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks delivers during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks to a group of golf carts after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario moves away from a pitch during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker swings during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson throws during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Jon Berti stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs President Jed Hoyer watches live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matthew Boyd pitches during live batting practice at Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Jon Berti fields ground balls during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson fields ground balls during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez fields ground balls during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker walks on the field during drills at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A member of the grounds crew examines the grass during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki wears sunglasses on the back of his head while walking on the field after running to home plate during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ takes live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and shortstop Dansby Swanson ride in a golf cart after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker, second baseman Nico Hoerner, and designated hitter Seiya Suzuki walk on the field before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks past players while the field is prepared for live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ walks past other players before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, left, talks with second baseman Nico Hoerner during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with left fielder Ian Happ during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, talks with manager Craig Counsell during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján looks up at outfielder Alexander Canario before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez walks past player bags on the field before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hits during batting practice at spring training in Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki hits during batting practice at spring training in Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ hits during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki walks on the field after hitting during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs President Jed Hoyer, left, talks with manager Craig Counsell during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A member of the facilities staff cleans seats while Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Gerald Kruel III, 9, holds his chest after warming up with Cubs players during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A member of the grounds crew walks on the field while Cubs players run drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki talks with Patricio Leyva, 10, while the two stretch during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker warms up with other players during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker warms up with other players during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Vidal Bruján and outfielder Alexander Canario ride in a golf cart during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs players gather on the field before warming up during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Vidal Bruján and outfielder Alexander Canario ride in a golf cart during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd signs autographs for young fans during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara walks under a tree after signing autographs for young fans during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, left, and pitcher Shota Imanaga talk with the media during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki signs the jersey of Patricio Leyva, 10, during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks with other players and coaches during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner walks with other players near a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs players and coaches talk on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The sun rises during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks pitches during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier pitches during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker strikes out during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Tyson Miller pitches during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ takes part in drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong picks up first baseman Michael Busch during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for foul balls while Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Vidal Bruján runs the bases during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs players’ bags sit on the ground while they warm up during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson signs autographs during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong runs the bases during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele carries his daughter after pitching during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Justin Steele signs autographs after pitching during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson signs autographs during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga watches live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hits during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks pitches to outfielder Ian Happ during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 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)
A look inside 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
Cubs infielder Justin Turner attends practice at spring training on Feb. 21, 2025, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Justin Turner, right, attends live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Justin Turner (3) gets a hit off pitcher Shota Imanaga during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner attends practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner, right, hugs his former Dodgers teammate Chris Taylor before a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Justin Turner attends practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Justin Turner attends practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga watches live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson walks on the field before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, talks with Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong before a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs for fans before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs for fans before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, talks with Cubs left fielder Ian Happ before a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans sit on blankets behind the outfield before the Cubs-Dodgers Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait to get autographs before the Cactus League game between the Cubs and Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Drinks sit in a vendor’s cooler before the Cubs play the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya, right, celebrates with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for autographs before the Cubs play the Dodgers at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch players warm up before the Cubs play the Dodgers at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya hits a home run during the third inning against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stands on second base after hitting a double during the third inning against the Dodgers on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch the Cubs play the Dodgers during a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers players walk to the dugout after the national anthem before playing the Cubs in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts catches a popup from Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during the third inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the third inning against the Cubs in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans walk though the concourse while the Cubs play the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ scores on a wild pitch during the third inning against the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Carlos Perez, a nonroster invitee, signs a flag before a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Caleb Kilian delivers during the third inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya looks skyward after hitting a home run during the third inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya gets hit by a pitch during the second of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya tags out Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes during the second inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ runs to first base after hitting a single in a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) stands at the plate after tagging out Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes during a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers right fielder Ryan Ward strikes out with the bases loaded during the second inning of a Cactus League game against the Cubs at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Dodgers right fielder Ryan Ward catches a fly ball from Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during the first inning of a Cactus League Game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján (17) steals second base past the Dodgers’ Tommy Edman during the second inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks delivers against the Dodgers during the first inning of a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks delivers during the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Dodgers at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks to a group of golf carts after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario moves away from a pitch during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker swings during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson throws during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Jon Berti stands at the plate during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs President Jed Hoyer watches live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Matthew Boyd pitches during live batting practice at Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Jon Berti fields ground balls during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson fields ground balls during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez fields ground balls during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker walks on the field during drills at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A member of the grounds crew examines the grass during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki wears sunglasses on the back of his head while walking on the field after running to home plate during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ takes live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and shortstop Dansby Swanson ride in a golf cart after live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker, second baseman Nico Hoerner, and designated hitter Seiya Suzuki walk on the field before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks past players while the field is prepared for live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ walks past other players before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, left, talks with second baseman Nico Hoerner during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with left fielder Ian Happ during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, talks with manager Craig Counsell during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján looks up at outfielder Alexander Canario before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez walks past player bags on the field before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hits during batting practice at spring training in Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki hits during batting practice at spring training in Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ hits during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki walks on the field after hitting during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs President Jed Hoyer, left, talks with manager Craig Counsell during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A member of the facilities staff cleans seats while Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Gerald Kruel III, 9, holds his chest after warming up with Cubs players during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A member of the grounds crew walks on the field while Cubs players run drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki talks with Patricio Leyva, 10, while the two stretch during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker warms up with other players during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker warms up with other players during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Vidal Bruján and outfielder Alexander Canario ride in a golf cart during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs players gather on the field before warming up during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Vidal Bruján and outfielder Alexander Canario ride in a golf cart during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd signs autographs for young fans during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara walks under a tree after signing autographs for young fans during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, left, and pitcher Shota Imanaga talk with the media during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki signs the jersey of Patricio Leyva, 10, during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks with other players and coaches during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner walks with other players near a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs players and coaches talk on a practice field during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The sun rises during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks pitches during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier pitches during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker strikes out during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Tyson Miller pitches during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ takes part in drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong picks up first baseman Michael Busch during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans wait for foul balls while Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Vidal Bruján runs the bases during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs players’ bags sit on the ground while they warm up during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson signs autographs during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong runs the bases during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele carries his daughter after pitching during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Justin Steele signs autographs after pitching during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson signs autographs during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga watches live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hits during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks pitches to outfielder Ian Happ during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 17, 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 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM CST
