CHICAGO — Yasiel Puig was scratched from the Dodgers’ starting lineup minutes before the scheduled first pitch Wednesday night against the Cubs.

Puig has been dealing with a popped blister on his left hand, about the size of a half-dollar, since Monday. The Dodgers have not officially commented on the reason why Puig was scratched.

Update (7:30 p.m.): Puig was scratched due to an open callus on his left hand, the team confirmed.

Alex Guerrero is now batting fifth and playing left field and Andre Ethier is playing right field.