MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs have announced the invitation of 20 non-roster players to their 2025 Major League Spring Training. The training begins on Sunday, February 9, with pitchers and catchers having their first formal workout at the club’s Nike Performance Center in Mesa, Ariz. The team’s first full-squad workout is scheduled for Friday, February 14.
Invited Players:
Pitchers:
- Right-Handed Pitchers: Phil Bickford, Brandon Birdsell, Ben Heller, Cade Horton, Brad Keller, Brooks Kriske, Trevor Richards, and Antonio Santos.
- Left-Handed Pitchers: Brandon Hughes and Riley Martin.
Infielders:
- Jonathon Long
- Nicky Lopez
- Matt Shaw
- James Triantos
Outfielders:
- Brett Bateman
- Christian Franklin
Catchers:
- Pablo Aliendo
- Moisés Ballesteros
- Reese McGuire
- Carlos Pérez
The Cubs are looking forward to evaluating these talented players and integrating them into the team’s spring training activities.
