Cubs projected starting lineup for 2023 season

by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Friday, February 24, 2023, 8:01 PM

It's almost time for baseball!

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross told reporters that he is rolling out likely starters for the 2023 season for Saturday's game (2:05 PM CT) against the San Francisco Giants.

Here is the projected lineup:

Starting Pitcher: Marcus Stroman

Catcher: Yan Gomes

First Base: Eric Hosmer

Second Base: Nico Hoerner

Shortstop: Dansby Swanson

Third Base: Patrick Wisdom

Left Field: Ian Happ

Center Field: Cody Bellinger

Right Field: Seiya Suzuki

Designated Hitter: Trey Mancini

Baseball is back!

Here is today's #Cubs lineup for the Spring Training opener at @SloanParkMesa. pic.twitter.com/YEvffspDKZ
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 25, 2023