Ben Zobrist is expected to bat third or fifth on Opening Day.

Zobrist is expected to bat third or fifth on Opening Day, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

With Anthony Rizzo expected to bat fourth, manager Joe Maddon wants Zobrist and Kris Bryant to create a "Rizzo sandwich" on most days, but hasn't decided if Zobrist will bat third or fifth. Regardless of where he lands, he'll have many RBI opportunities throughout the year.