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A two-time All-Star starter, Contreras is hoping for a great all-around showing in a contract year. | Backup: Yan Gomes
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Cubs fans embraced the “Schwindy City” after Schwindel’s monster second half (1.002 OPS) following the Anthony Rizzo trade. | Backup: Patrick Wisdom
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Acquired from the White Sox in the Craig Kimbrel trade, Madrigal brings an elite contact rate to the Cubs’ lineup. | Backup: Nico Hoerner
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Once a Gold Glove finalist at second base, Hoerner is being given a chance to prove he can be the everyday shortstop. | Backup: Andrelton Simmons
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Wisdom launched 28 homers in 2021, passing Kris Bryant’s single-season mark for blasts by a Cubs rookie. | Backup: Jonathan Villar
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The Cubs hope Happ’s second half (.886 OPS) and power output (career-high 25 homers) in ‘21 mean big things this year. | Backup: Clint Frazier
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A five-time Gold Glove winner in right field, Heyward is moving to center after the Cubs signed Seiya Suzuki. | Backup: Michael Hermosillo
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One of the best bats to come out of Japan, Suzuki brings a blend of power and plate discipline to the Cubs’ offense. | Backup: Jason Heyward
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The Cubs will use a rotation of players at DH. If Happ is in left, Frazier will be one of the top candidates | Backups: Contreras, Happ, others.
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As the longest-tenured Cubs starter and a steady performer, Hendricks earned his third straight Opening Day nod.
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Stroman joined the Cubs as a free-agent and gives the rotation an athletic, energetic veteran to help set the tone.
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Once Miley returns from a left elbow setback, the veteran will give the Cubs a solid trio atop the rotation with Hendricks and Stroman.
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Smyly never got to pitch for the Cubs in his last tenure with the team due to injury. Now, he has the chance to be in the rotation.
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Steele showed bursts of promise in ‘21 and will get a chance to start this season, along with Alec Mills and Keegan Thompson.
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The veteran Robertson joined the Cubs as a free-agent and will be one of the closing options, along with Rowan Wick and others.
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Wick pairs a big curve with a hard fastball and has setup and closing experience for the Cubs.
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The Cubs brought in the side-arming Givens to not only offer experience, but a different arm angle for the late-innings.
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The veteran Chavez can offer multiple innings and track record for a bullpen featuring a mix of veterans and up-and-coming arms.