Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Astros: Christopher Morel in LF, Nick Madrigal at 2B

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by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Monday, May 15, 2023, 4:46 PM

The Chicago Cubs (19-21) are set to take on the second-place Houston Astros (21-19) on Monday (7:10 pm CT) at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX.

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Cubs lineup:

1. Christopher Morel LF

2. Dansby Swanson SS

3. Ian Happ DH

4. Seiya Suzuki RF

5. Cody Bellinger CF

6. Patrick Wisdom 3B

7. Trey Mancini 1B

8. Yan Gomes C

9. Nick Madrigal 2B

Mancini will be presented with his 2022 World Series ring in a pregame ceremony tonight, according to reports.

#Astros lineup vs #Cubs 5/15 (7:10 C): Dubon 2B, Bregman 3B, Alvarez LF, Tucker RF, Abreu 1B, Pena SS McCormick DH, Meyers CF, Maldonado C (Valdez P)
— Al Yellon (@bleedcubbieblue) May 15, 2023

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Jameson Tailon (0-2, 6.41 ERA) on the mound against lefty Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.38 ERA).

Pregame tidbits:

A couple relievers not currently on the roster are in the clubhouse in Houston. Jeremiah Estrada and Nick Burdi are both here and have lockers. We'll see if either or both are activated and what the corresponding moves may be. Would need a 40-man spot if Burdi is added.
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) May 15, 2023