Introduction to the Cubs’ Roster
The Cubs made a series of moves to set their roster for domestic Opening Day Thursday. They officially selected reliever Brad Keller’s contract, after bringing him in as a non-roster invitee. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, they designated for assignment right-hander Cody Poteet, who they acquired from the Yankees this winter in the cost-cutting Cody Bellinger trade.
Roster Moves
They put relievers Tyson Miller (left hip impingement, retroactive to March 21) and Ryan Brasier (strained left groin, retroactive to March 25) on the 15-day IL, freeing up room on the active roster for Keller and Eli Morgan, who the Cubs recalled from Triple-A Iowa. They also put infielder Vidal Bruján on the 10-day IL with a sprained right elbow (retroactive to March 23), resolving the bench battle and bringing the Cubs’ active roster to 26.
Active Roster
Here is the Cubs’ active roster for the stateside Opening Day against the Diamondbacks:
Starting pitchers (5)
LHP Justin Steele
LHP Shota Imanaga
RHP Jameson Taillon
LHP Matt Boyd
RHP Ben Brown
Relievers (8)
LHP Caleb Thielbar
RHP Eli Morgan
RHP Porter Hodge
RHP Brad Keller
RHP Colin Rea
RHP Ryan Pressly
RHP Nate Pearson
RHP Julian Merryweather
Catchers (2)
Miguel Amaya
Carson Kelly
Infielders (7)
1B Michael Busch
2B Nico Hoerner
SS Dansby Swanson
3B Matt Shaw
1B/DH Justin Turner
UTL Jon Berti
UTL Gage Workman
Outfielders (4)
LF Ian Happ
CF Pete Crow-Armstrong
RF Kyle Tucker
DH/OF Seiya Suzuki
The Cubs face the Diamondbacks on Thursday for their domestic opening day.
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New Additions
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Young Players
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Conclusion
The Cubs have finalized their roster for the domestic Opening Day against the Diamondbacks, making several moves to get to their 26-man active roster. With a mix of veteran players and young talent, the Cubs are looking to make a strong start to the season.
FAQs
Q: Who is the Cubs’ new reliever?
A: The Cubs officially selected reliever Brad Keller’s contract.
Q: Who did the Cubs designate for assignment?
A: The Cubs designated for assignment right-hander Cody Poteet.
Q: How many players are on the Cubs’ active roster?
A: The Cubs have a 26-man active roster.
Q: Who are the Cubs’ starting pitchers?
A: The Cubs’ starting pitchers are LHP Justin Steele, LHP Shota Imanaga, RHP Jameson Taillon, LHP Matt Boyd, and RHP Ben Brown.
