MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 bumps fists with Javier Fandiño #22 of Team Italy after a pitching change in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy waits to enter the on deck circle before a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Cade Horton #22 of the Chicago Cubs throws to Team Italy during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Cade Horton #22 of the Chicago Cubs throws to Team Italy during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Dylan DeLucia #22 of Team Italy throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy looks on before a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)