This is the perfect Chicago Cubs Opening Day starting lineup

If the Chicago Cubs can get offense from the bottom three, they will be better.

7. Jason Heyward – CF

Chicago Cubs fans are probably used to Jason Heyward holding down the fort in right field for them as he has been for a long time now. He has been a disappointment outside of a World Series speech and some Gold Glove defense as he hasn’t been that good of a hitter.

However, they spend a lot of money on him so he is going to get his playing time. With the addition of Seiya Suzuki, expect him to play centerfield more than he plays right field. Their outfield situation isn’t very set in stone but this feels like the right move for Opening Day.

8. Clint Frazier – LF

Clint Frazier was one of the top prospects in the New York Yankees system for a long time. Unfortunately, he didn’t pan out there so they moved on to him which led to him coming to the Chicago Cubs where he hopes to have more success.

With Happ’s elbow stuff, Frazier makes the most sense in left field on Opening Day. Batting eighth will give him an opportunity to be lower in the order where he can try to start the year off on a high note with less pressure. Adding him was a low-risk/high-reward move for Jed Hoyer.

9. Nico Hoerner – SS

Nico Hoerner and Nick Madrial will probably each take time as the nine-hitter or the one-hitter but Hoerner should start at nine. Madrigal is a much more proven slap hitter than Hoerner which is why he deserves to lead off more but they each could do both roles.

Hoerner needs to stay healthy in 2022. That has been an issue for him as he starts his MLB career. Hopefully, he is able to do that and be a big part of what the Cubs are doing for a really long time. He certainly has the talent to do so.