Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Rangers: Ian Happ returns, Cody Bellinger in CF, Javier Assad to pitch

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It's HAPPening!

Chicago Cubs gold-glover Ian Happ has returned from injury and will make his first Cactus League appearance since Feb. 29.

Game time The Chicago Cubs (14-8) will battle the Texas Rangers (10-10) on Sunday (3:05 p.m. CT) at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network (Free trial of Marquee Sports Network on FuboTV)

Cubs lineup:

Ian Happ DH

Seiya Suzuki RF

Cody Bellinger CF

Christopher Morel 3B

Dansby Swanson SS

Michael Busch 1B

Nico Hoerner 2B

Mike Tauchman LF

Miguel Amaya LF

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Javier Assad (2-1, 10-13 ERA) on the mound against righty Jose Urena (1-0, 1.69 ERA).

From Sloan Park to Wrigley Field, happy St. Patrick's Day, Cubs fans! 💚 pic.twitter.com/nJfAu9tiTp

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 17, 2024

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