Cubs News: Just in: Almora Jr. out of lineup with illness

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The Chicago Cubs announced that outfielder Albert Almora Jr. will be a late scratch for this afternoon's game because of an illness.

Almora Jr. was slated to start the game but Ian Happ will now start in his place at centerfield.

Ian Happ CF

Tommy La Stella 3B

Kris Bryant 1B

Willson Contreras C

Kyle Schwarber LF

Addison Russell SS

Javy Baez 2B

Jason Heyward RF

Yu Darvish P

Darvish (0-0, 5.23 ERA) will be on the mound today for his Wrigley Field debut opposed by righty Anibal Sanchez (0-0, 2.25 ERA).

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