Jordan Wicks is already making his third start of the spring as the Cubs take on the Padres in Peoria Monday afternoon. The lefty has looked sharp so far as he makes a bid to break camp as part of the rotation, and I’d put him at the top of the list of possibilities for the fifth spot with a wide gap between him and second place.
There is also something of a battle for the 26th roster spot, especially now that Craig Counsell has confirmed that Mike Tauchman will make it. Though it is still an uphill battle for one of the non-roster invitees to make it, the Cubs have brought several dudes into camp as depth options.