CHICAGO — On an absolute beautiful day for playoff baseball, the Chicago Cubs unveiled their Wild Card series roster and Game 1 lineup.
The Cubs are starting left-hander Matthew Boyd against Nick Pivetta and the Padres at Wrigley Field at 2:08 p.m.
The Game 1 lineup is as follows. Kyle Tucker, who has been battling a calf injury, is hitting 4th and DH’ing.
- 1B — Michael Busch
- 2B — Nico Hoerner
- LF — Ian Happ
- DH — Kyle Tucker
- RF — Seiya Suzuki
- C — Carson Kelly
- CF — Pete Crow-Armstrong
- SS — Dansby Swason
- 3B — Matt Shaw
2025 Wild Card roster
Starters: Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, Colin Rea (Rea likely to be possible opener/long relief)
Bullpen: Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Caleb Thielbar, Aaron Civale, Brad Keller, Andrew Kittredge, Daniel Palencia, Michael Soroka
Catchers: Carson Kelly, Moises Ballesteros, Reese McGuire
Infielders: Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson, Justin Turner, Willi Castro
Outfielders: Kevin Alcantara, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker
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