Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFans watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAddison Russell picks up his drink before walking to the field during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey, from left, Jon Lester and Jake Arrieta at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo leaves the dugout during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs player Kyle Schwarber has his head shaved as he and other members of the organization participated in the Respect Bald Fundraiser prior to a preseason game at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Schwarber, manager Joe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo, and Ben Zobrist were among those who shaved their heads to benefit pediatric cancer research and support.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCesar Arrecis, 30, watches Cubs players practice during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher C.J. Edwards jogs in the morning before practice, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo fields fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo attends batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler bats during spring training, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneTheo Epstein, Dexter Fowler and Jed Hoyer arrive at Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2016, with a surprise announcement.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneTrevor Cahill, left, and Justin Grimm at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneMembers of the grounds crew play on the field during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez jumps in the air while crossing home plate during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneHector Rondon warms up with other players during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJason Heyward hugs Dexter Fowler after Fowler after Fowler surprised the team by announcing he had signed a one-year deal on Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant signs autographs after practice during spring training, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler runs into the wall during practice at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFans wait for players' autographs during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFans watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler pretends to punch Jason Heyward after Fowler surprised the team by announcing he had signed a one-year deal on Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler makes a surprise appearance during spring training after Fowler agreed to a one-year contract, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler talks with Ben Zobrist during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneRex Brothers fields fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJoe Maddon drives his van back to the parking lot after bringing it onto the field during practice at spring training in Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta hugs Dexter Fowler after Fowler made a surprise appearance, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs players walk of the field during spring training, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKyle Hendricks, left, and Jason Hammel at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFrom left, David Slade, 41, and his daughter Madison Slade, 5, watch the Cubs practice, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Pierce Johnson runs of the field during spring training, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler stretches on the ground while other Cubs players listen to manager Joe Maddon during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneMunenori Kawasaki fields balls during practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKyle Schwarber walks between fields during spring training, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneClayton Richard pitches during batting practice, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAddison Russell fields ground balls during the first full squad workout of spring training, Feb. 24, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFrom left, Javier Baez talks with Gary Jones during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon rests on his bat while watching players during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler crosses home plate while running drills during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez gives a thumbs-up after attending practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler attends practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneMatt Ramirez cleans the pitching mounds during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs players' cleats sit on the ground after practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant attends batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler attempts to catch a fly ball caught by Ben Zobrist during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneBen Zobrist leaves the field after attending practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJason Hammel warms up with other players during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon has his head shaved during the Respect Bald Fundraiser prior to a preseason game at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Maddon and a group of players shaved their heads to benefit pediatric cancer research and support.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey kneels while waiting with other players to meet with manager Joe Maddon, Feb. 24, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFans watch Cubs players practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKyle Schwarber, from left, Jorge Soler and Dexter Fowler at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo fields fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJake Arrieta pitches during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz. (
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez warms up with other players during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler attends practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDavid Ross, left, and Miguel Montero at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler surprises Cubs players at spring training after signing a one-year deal on Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler attends batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward walk on the field during practice at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneMunenori Kawasaki runs between bases during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneThe sun rises over Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant, from left, Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneBatting gloves sin on the ground during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJuan Perez fields fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneMunenori Kawasaki warms up before batting during practice at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJoe Maddon walks by his van during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler attends practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs player Kyle Schwarber tosses a clump of hair into the air as he has his head shaved while participating in the Respect Bald Fundraiser prior to a preseason game at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Schwarber, manager Joe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo, and Ben Zobrist were among those who shaved their heads to benefit pediatric cancer research and support.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant talks with third base coach Gary Jones during the first full squad workout of spring training, Feb. 24, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribunePierce Johnson, from left, C.J. Edwards and Stephen Fife at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneMunenori Kawasaki runs drills during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribunePedro Strop, from left, Aaron Crow and Hector Rondon at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant bats during practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKyle Schwarber takes off his helmet during batting practice, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez warms up with other players during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler catches a ball over Munenori Kawasaki during spring training, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez, from left, Ben Zobrist and Addison Russell at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo points up while crossing home plate during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneBarbra Silverman, 68, watches Cubs players practice, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant throws the ball during practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAddison Russell fields fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant gets a drink of water while Anthony Rizzo sits in the dugout during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant leaves the field after practice at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler waits to field fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDavid Ross hugs Dexter Fowler after Fowler made a surprise appearance, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJoe Maddon drives his van back to the parking lot after bringing it onto the field during practice at spring training in Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneManager Joe Maddon, left, and coach Gary Jones at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler changes his shoes while attending practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs players watch Anthony Rizzo bat during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein hugs Dexter Fowler after Fowler surprised the team by announcing he had signed a one-year deal on Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneTommy La Stella bats during practice at spring training in Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler points at Ben Zobrist during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFrom left, Addison Russell, Dexter Fowler, and Jason Heyward take a drink while attending practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant's glove sits on the ground during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs players leave the field after warming up during spring training, Feb. 26, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler attends practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo hugs Dexter Fowler after after Fowler surprised the team by announcing he had signed a one-year deal on Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo's glasses sit on the grass during practice at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has a laugh while having his head shaved as he and other members of the organization participated in the Respect Bald Fundraiser prior to a preseason game at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Rizzo, manager Joe Maddon, Kyle Schwarber, and Ben Zobrist were among those who shaved their heads to benefit pediatric cancer research and support.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler greets a friend after attending practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDavid Ross signs autographs after practice, Feb. 26, 2016.
Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler after surprising Cubs players at spring training, announcing he signed a one-year deal for 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneBen Zobrist stretches with other players during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJason Heyward fields fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler surprises the Cubs at training camp by announcing he had signed a one-year deal on Feb. 25, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFrom let, Cubs pitchers Jon Lester and John Lackey watch players field fly balls during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKyle Schwarber rides on a golf cart during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneKyle Schwarber sits outside after practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJason Heyward snacks on sunflower seeds while attending practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneMunenori Kawasaki holds his son after attending practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneDrew (last name withheld upon request) carries his daughter Kayelyn, 3, while visiting spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Kyle Schwarber will get a chance to show his improvement in left field, and Javier Baez will start in center field Thursday when the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale.
Schwarber, who struggled in left during the National League Championship Series, also will bat in the leadoff spot as Dexter Fowler, Ben Zobrist and Jason Heyward won’t travel with the team.
Baez, an infielder who didn’t start working in center field until December in the Puerto Rican League, is looking forward to getting a chance to start there.
Travis Wood will start for the Cubs. Kyle Hendricks and left-handers Clayton Richard and Rex Brothers also are scheduled to pitch.
Here’s the Cubs’ lineup:
Schwarber lf
Bryant 3b
Rizzo 1b
Soler rf
Montero c
Baez cf
La Stella 2b
Vogelbach dh
Kawasaki ss
Wood p
