The D-backs are looking to make a move after signing free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes, Despite having Burnes, the D’backs will go with Zac Gallen in the opener. The Cubs have already played two games to start the season, losing two to the Dodgers in Japan. Justin Steele gets the start for the Cubs. He was shaky in his first start picking up the loss. He gave up five runs in four innings. of a 6-3 loss to Dodgers in the second game of the Tokyo series.In addition to Burnes, the Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Josh Naylor to replace free agent Christian Walker, picked up third baseman Eugenio Suarez's option and re-signed outfielder/DH Randal Grichuk. The Cubs added outfielder Kyle Tucker, infielder Justin Turner, closer Ryan Pressly and starters Matthew Boyd and Colin Rea. Gallen is 43-19 with a 3.20 ERA in 93 starts the last three seasons. He is 3-1 with a 2.60 ERA and one shutout in six career starts against the Cubs. Steele is 0-2 in four career starts against Arizona and has given up two homers in 28 2/3 innings. He gave up two homers in Japan after giving up four in 8 2/3 innings in three spring training appearances.

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