Roster Builder2025 season
Chicago Cubs · 2025
Name the starter at every position. Pick a jersey, then type a name — its number plate gives you a clue.
Need a hint? Reveal every player who could fill a slot this year
Carlos Santana, Carson Kelly, Colin Rea, Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, Jameson Taillon, Jon Berti, Justin Turner, Kevin Alcántara, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw, Matthew Boyd, Michael Busch, Miguel Amaya, Nicky Lopez, Nico Hoerner, Owen Caissie, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Reese McGuire, Shota Imanaga, Willi Castro
About this team
Chicago Cubs' 2025 board has 9 starting spots to fill across 9 position groups.
This board turned over fast -- roughly 57% of the names here (starters and hint-pool depth combined) are new compared to the year before, so last year's answers won't get you far.
Not sure where to start? Reese McGuire and Miguel Amaya also show up in this season's hint pool -- real names from the roster, but not the correct answer for any of the boxes above.
Full 2025 Chicago Cubs starting lineup (spoilers)
| Position | Player | Number |
|---|---|---|
| C | Carson Kelly | #15 |
| 1B | Michael Busch | #29 |
| 2B | Nico Hoerner | #2 |
| 3B | Matt Shaw | #6 |
| SS | Dansby Swanson | #7 |
| LF | Ian Happ | #8 |
| CF | Pete Crow-Armstrong | #4 |
| RF | Kyle Tucker | #23 |
| SP | Matthew Boyd | #16 |