Armstrong’s personality shine, and the comfortability he has experienced has helped the high-upside outfielder come into his own in the majors.

MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his own future, which is yet another variable as the club pursues Alex Bregman, the All-Star third baseman who could be the difference between a return to the playoffs and sweeping changes throughout the organization.

Notes: Manager Craig Counsell already had hinted that left-hander Shota Imanaga would be the Cubs' Opening Day starter in Tokyo, but now it's official.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is sporting a new jersey number as the Chicago Cubs take the field in spring training this week. Set to enter his second full season in the majors, the center fielder is switching from No.