MESA, Ariz. — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, who has missed much of the past week because of a flu bug, is back in the lineup Friday as the Cubs play the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz.
Bryant was well enough Thursday to complete a full pregame practice schedule.
Right fielder Jason Heyward bats leadoff against right-hander Garrett Richards, as manager Joe Maddon said he wanted to give him a look for a possible place in his leadoff-man rotation.
Left-hander Jose Quintana makes his spring debut Friday.
The lineup for the 2:10 p.m. game (cubs.com audio):
- RF Jason Heyward
- 3B Kris Bryant
- 1B Anthony Rizzo
- SS Addison Russell
- DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2B Javy Baez
- CF Albert Almora Jr.
- C Victor Caratini
- LF Peter Bourjos
- (LHP Jose Quintana)
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