Roster Builder2026 season
Chicago Cubs · 2026
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
Aaron Civale, Alex Bregman, Carson Kelly, Colin Rea, Dansby Swanson, Dylan Carlson, Ian Happ, James Triantos, Jameson Taillon, Justin Dean, Matt Shaw, Michael Busch, Miguel Amaya, Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Shota Imanaga
About this team
Fill in Chicago Cubs' 2026 starting lineup: 9 spots across 9 position groups.
Roughly 65% of this season's names were already on the board the year before, which makes this one of the more recognizable years if you know the team's recent run.
Not sure where to start? Miguel Amaya and James Triantos 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 2026 Chicago Cubs starting lineup (spoilers)
| Position | Player | Number |
|---|---|---|
| C | Carson Kelly | #15 |
| 1B | Michael Busch | #29 |
| 2B | Nico Hoerner | #2 |
| 3B | Alex Bregman | #3 |
| SS | Dansby Swanson | #7 |
| LF | Ian Happ | #8 |
| CF | Pete Crow-Armstrong | #4 |
| RF | Seiya Suzuki | #27 |
| SP | Shota Imanaga | #18 |