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Kris Bryant, Ben Zobrist return to Chicago Cubs lineup

Kris Bryant returns to the Cubs' starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's game at Wrigley Field against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryant has not played since last Sunday, when he was hit on the helmet by a pitch in Colorado.

Ben Zobrist comes off the disabled list and starts at second base. To make room on the roster, the Cubs have optioned infielder David Bote to Class AAA Iowa.

The lineup:

Albert Almora Jr., CF

Javier Baez, SS

Bryant, 3B

Anthony Rizzo, 1B

Willson Contreras, C

Kyle Schwarber LF

Zobrist, 2B

Jason Heyward, RF

Jose Quintana P

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