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Cubs shift Pete Crow-Armstrong to designated hitter against Dodgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:42 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Cubs shift Pete Crow-Armstrong to designated hitter against Dodgers

Summary

The Chicago Cubs face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series finale Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Chicago has already secured victories in the first two games, winning 10-5 and 5-1. Ahead of the matchup, manager Craig Counsell announced that Pete Crow-Armstrong will take on the designated hitter role, moving away from center field. This change comes as the Cubs prepare for a series against the Toronto Blue Jays starting Thursday. Crow-Armstrong, who continues to excel this season, will bat leadoff despite the switch from defense.

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Status Watch

•Cubs aim for a series sweep, having won the first two games.
•Crow-Armstrong has shifted to designated hitter for Wednesday's game.
•Eric Lauer starts for the Dodgers, while Shota Imanaga pitches for the Cubs.
•Crow-Armstrong leads MLB with a 7.0 WAR this season.
•Cubs face Blue Jays in their next series starting Thursday.

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7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Dodgers Series

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The Chicago Cubs are going for the series sweep on Wednesday afternoon against the Los Angeles Dodgers after defeating them 10-5 on Monday and 5-1 on Tuesday. Ahead of Wednesday’s clash at Wrigley Field, which will feature Eric Lauer on the mound for L.A. and Shota Imanaga for the Cubs, Chicago manager Craig Counsell made […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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