The Cincinnati Reds vs. the Chicago Cubs game on Monday night will begin in a rain delay. Earlier in the day, it was announced that the game would start at 7:10 ET as opposed to the original 7:40 time.

The Reds called right-handed pitcher Chase Petty up from Triple-A Louisville to start against the Cubs on Monday night. Petty is Cincinnati's No. 8-ranked prospect. You can read more about Petty here. Edward Cabrera is set to start for the Cubs. Chicago acquired him in the offseason from the Miami Marlins.

Series Notes

Mar 20, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) tags out Chicago Cubs shortstop Jefferson Rojas (93) in the third inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Reds and Cubs meet for the first time this season on Monday night, and it’s a matchup Cincinnati has quietly controlled in recent years.…