Anthony Rizzo scratched from Thursday's lineup |
Tony Crumpton
· · Thursday, March 05 2020
The Chicago Cubs might be renamed the 'Chicago Wounded' soon.
First, starter Yu Darvish is sick in the hospital with flu-like symptons and has been replaced by James Norwood for the spot start against Rockies on Thursday. Veteran second baseman Jason Kipnis also has the flu and was a scratch in the lineup as Nico Hoerner will be his replacement and bat ninth today. Albert Almora Jr. who was not in the lineup but he is also down with a slight illness (sore throat). Now, Cubs officials have announced that first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of the lineup with a blister on his right middle finger that has opened up according to reports. Corban Joseph will take Rizzo's spot at first base. Here is the latest lineup: Third Cubs lineup of the day:
Bryant 5
Happ 8
Baez 6
Schwarber DH
Contreras 2
Heyward 9
Souza Jr 7
Hoerner 4
Joseph 3
Norwood 1
