Chicago Sun-Times

CUBS 9, ROYALS 9 (10)

- Gordon Wittenmyer

FELDMAN ROCKED: Righthande­r Scott Feldman made his final start of the Cactus League season Wednesday. He allowed seven runs, 12 hits and four homers in 41⁄3 innings. Feldman will stay in Arizona to pitch against minor-leaguers Sunday. He’ll join the club in Pittsburgh for the opener Monday. BABY DADDY STARLIN: Shortstop Starlin Castro left the team to be with his girlfriend for the birth of their first child. He is expected to rejoin the team Friday or Saturday in Houston, Sveum said. NEW GUY: The Cubs claimed right-hander Guilermo Moscoso off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Although he was added to the 40-man roster, he is not considered in the mix for the final bullpen job. “Organizati­onal depth,” manager Dale Sveum said. ROSTER SET (PROBABLY): Right-hander Cory Wade was informed he won’t make the club, giving left-hander Hisanori Takahashi the final bullpen job, pending a possible acquisitio­n in the final few days before the opener. That sets the opening roster, with catcher/infielder Steve Clevenger as the final bench player — again, pending a possible last-minute move. JACKSON IN ACTION: Outfield prospect Brett Jackson, sidelined the last few weeks with shoulder inflammati­on, got two hits and drew a walk in six plate appearance­s in a minor-league game. He is expected to get at least two at-bats in the Cactus League finale Thursday before joining Class AAA Iowa. ON DECK: Mariners at Cubs, HoHoKam Stadium, 2:05 p.m., CSN, cubs.com (audio). Carlos Villanueva vs. Hisashi Iwakuma.

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