Justin Steele

Suarez got off to a terrible start in 2024 but still put up solid numbers. He's off to a pretty decent one now, with his homer traveling 430 feet to center off Justin Steele. You can't count on Suarez to help you in the average category, but that power isn't going anywhere. Not in 2025, anyway.

Steele allowed six hits -- one of them a homer -- and walked one against two strikeouts. He get the win, but that's more thanks to the Cubs' offense than how well the southpaw pitched. Steele should be fine, but this spring -- and this outing -- have left a bit to be desired. He'll get the A's in Sacramento next.

Grichuk should find his way into the lineup on most days against left-handed pitching, either as the designated hitter or in the outfield. Jake McCarthy remains in the lineup despite the left-hander on the mound as he'll start in center field and bat eighth for the Diamondbacks.

Justin Steele and Zac Gallen will take the mound for their respective teams

Taillon finds himself sandwiched between Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga, who will take the ball on Thursday and Saturday, respectively. Nothing official regarding who will draw the starting assignment for Sunday's series finale in Arizona, but we're anticipating that nod going to either Matthew Boyd or Ben Brown. The other would presumably start Monday's series opener against the Athletics in Sacramento, which would put them in line for a two-start week.