The Chicago Cubs are set to open their 2026 season on March 30 at 1:20 PM against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. This game marks a significant milestone as the Cubs celebrate their 150th anniversary as a National League franchise.
Matthew Boyd will take the mound as the starting pitcher for the Cubs, while the team has finalized its 26-man roster for the season. Notably, Seiya Suzuki will begin the season on the injured list due to a knee injury, leaving fans eager for updates on his recovery.
The Cubs will carry three catchers: Miguel Amaya, Moisés Ballesteros, and Carson Kelly. The infield will feature Alex Bregman, Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, Scott Kingery, Matt Shaw, and Dansby Swanson, while the outfield includes Dylan Carlson, Michael Conforto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Ian Happ.
On the pitching front, the Cubs will start the season with a 13-man staff, including Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera, Hunter Harvey, Cade Horton, Shota Imanaga, Phil Maton, Hoby Milner, Daniel Palencia, Jameson Taillon, Caleb Thielbar, and Jacob Webb. However, Justin Steele has been placed on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
As the Cubs prepare for their first game, the excitement is palpable. “It’s hard to believe, but today we stand only six days away from the Cubs’ first 2026 regular season game,” a team spokesperson remarked. Meanwhile, Seiya Suzuki expressed optimism, stating, “We’re going to keep taking steps.”
Jed Hoyer emphasized the importance of depth in the current game, saying, “You have to have so much depth in today’s game to get through it.” Michael Conforto added, “The work’s not done,” highlighting the ongoing preparations for the season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding when Seiya Suzuki will be ready to return from the injured list, and the final batting order may change based on matchups and player availability. As the Cubs gear up for the 2026 season, fans are eager to see how the team will perform in this landmark year.
