MESA – The Chicago Cubs today reduced the spring roster from 41 to 39 players.
Right-handed pitcher Adrian Sampson has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Right-handed pitcher Vinny Nittoli was assigned to minor league camp.
Chicago’s spring roster of 39 players consists of 22 pitchers (which includes five non-roster invitees and two on the 60-day injured list), three catchers (one non-roster invitee), eight infielders, four outfielders (one non-roster invitee) and two infielder/outfielders.
