MESA, Ariz. — Most of the Cubs’ projected starters are in the lineup Friday as the team’s newest starter, John Lackey, makes his spring debut against the Cincinnati Reds at Sloan Park in Mesa.
Lackey, 37, signed a two-year, $32 million contract as a free agent in December.
Veteran outfielder Shane Victorino, a candidate for a bench job, was a late scratch from the lineup because of a tight left calf. He was replaced in left field by Juan Perez.
The new lineup (vs. Reds right-hander Robert Stephenson):
CF Dexter Fowler
RF Jason Heyward
2B Ben Zobrist
1B Anthony Rizzo
SS Addison Russell
C Miguel Montero
3B Jeimer Candelario
DH Dan Vogelbach
LF Juan Perez