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The Cubs’ offense has been stuck in a funk at Wrigley Field, and manager Craig Counsell says lineup changes are coming. Top prospects Kevin Alcantara and Pedro Ramirez have recently been called up (with PCA, Pete Crow-Armstrong, possibly leading off in some lineups), and a day off for Ian Happ could be in play as part of the adjustments. While the shakeup aims to spark momentum, it’s unlikely to solve all issues immediately.
After a Sunday walk-off vs. the Pirates, the Cubs’ offense remains a concern as they head into a brutal April schedule (Phillies, Mets, Dodgers, Padres). Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is hitting .203/.242/.271, fueling talk of a PCA-Alcantara platoon, but many insist the idea is a knee-jerk overreaction. The piece argues the Cubs won’t platoon PCA, given his fresh extension and historic 30/30 season, and notes his value when he gets on base even as he’s adjusting, while pointing to other options like Michael Busch, Michael Conforto and Matt Shaw. It emphasizes avoiding disruption to PCA’s rhythm and using Sunday’s spark as momentum rather than a quick fix. }