First, starter Yu Darvish is sick in the hospital with flu-like symptons and has been replaced by James Norwood for the spot start against Rockies on Thursday.

Veteran second baseman Jason Kipnis also has the flu and was a scratch in the lineup as Nico Hoerner will be his replacement and bat ninth today.

Albert Almora Jr. who was not in the lineup but he is also down with a slight illness (sore throat).

Now, Cubs officials have announced that first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of the lineup with a blister on his right middle finger that has opened up according to reports.

Corban Joseph will take Rizzo's spot at first base.

Here is the latest lineup: