Cubs lineup vs. Rangers, Bote returns

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The Chicago Cubs are 3-2 in Cactus League action and will play against the Texas Rangers at 2:05 p.m. CT Wednesday afternoon at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.

Good news for the Cubs as David Bote will return to the lineup after being hit in the head three days ago on a pitch by veteran Madison Bumgarner.

Cubs lineup vs. Rangers

CF Ian Happ

3B David Bote

C Willson Contreras

1B Cristhian Adames

DH Mark Zagunis

LF Johnny Field

2B Phillip Evans

RF Jacob Hannemann

SS Zack Short

Available Cubs position players available off the bench include Marzilli, Machin, Adduci, Borenstein, Higgins, Balaguert, Burks, Giambrone, and Court.

Cole Hamels will face his former team this afternoon as he will be on the mound for the Cubs against righty Edinson Volquez.

Other Cubs pitchers scheduled include Mills, Barnette, Maples, Mekkes, and De La Cruz.

Back in business. pic.twitter.com/kmDKBq2snw

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 27, 2019

Rangers lineup vs. Cubs

CF DeShields

2B Odor

SS Andrus

RF Mazara

3B Cabrera

LF Gallo

DH Pence

1B Guzman

C Sanchez

Cubs/Rangers from here today pic.twitter.com/VcmT66eHxe

— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 27, 2019

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