Busch Sparks Cubs lineup shift in bid to reach .500 vs Mets
The Cubs are trying to climb above .500 in 2026 with a lineup shuffle that puts Michael Busch in the two‑hole behind Nico Hoerner, with Alex Bregman moving to third, Ian Happ in the heart of the order, Seiya Suzuki hitting fifth and Moises Ballesteros at DH. Chicago hosts the New York Mets, sending Edward Cabrera to the mound against Kodai Senga. The moves come as the Cubs deal with injuries (including Cade Horton’s full Tommy John surgery) while the Mets are without Juan Soto. Weather at Wrigley Field is favorable (about 68 degrees, wind from right to left with gusts up to 23 mph) and the game airs on Marquee Sports Network with radio on 104.3 The Score.