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Who will play center field for the Chicago Cubs in 2023? An internal option such as Christopher Morel could be the path they take.

CINCINNATI — Of all the possible routes the Chicago Cubs could take in the offseason to upgrade the roster, the outfield features some of the least positional flexibility. Barring the Cubs looking to move left fielder Ian Happ, 28, ahead of his final year of team control, the corner spots are locked in with the switch-hitting Happ and right fielder Seiya Suzuki, who is completing Year 1 of his ...
Chicago Cubs center fielder Christopher Morel runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on June 29, 2022, in Chicago.

CINCINNATI — Of all the possible routes the Chicago Cubs could take in the offseason to upgrade the roster, the outfield features some of the least positional flexibility.

Barring the Cubs looking to move left fielder Ian Happ, 28, ahead of his final year of team control, the corner spots are locked in with the switch-hitting Happ and right fielder Seiya Suzuki, who is completing Year 1 of his five-year contract.

Center field, however, remains unsettled heading into the offseason.

Christopher Morel made his team-high 50th start in center in Wednesday’s 15-2 victory

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