MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs have reduced their spring roster from 53 to 42 players.
- Right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts and left-handed pitcher Luke Little have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
- Right-handed pitchers Phil Bickford, Chris Flexen, Ben Heller, Brooks Kriske, and Trevor Richards; infielders Jonathon Long and James Triantos; and outfielders Greg Allen and Christian Franklin have been returned to minor league camp.
Chicago’s spring roster now consists of 21 pitchers (three non-roster invitees), five catchers (three non-roster invitees), ten infielders (two non-roster invitees), and six outfielders (one non-roster invitee).
