{"id":29336,"date":"2025-09-30T11:01:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T16:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/09\/30\/cubs-release-roster-for-2025-wild-card-series-against-padres\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T16:01:58","slug":"cubs-release-roster-for-2025-wild-card-series-against-padres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/09\/30\/cubs-release-roster-for-2025-wild-card-series-against-padres\/","title":{"rendered":"Cubs release roster for 2025 wild-card series against Padres"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Cubs Roster<\/h2>\n<p>The Cubs released their 26-man roster Tuesday morning for the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field. Teams submit a roster before each round of the playoffs. They can request permission for injury replacements during a series, but for the most part, these are the players the Cubs will rely on this week.<\/p>\n<h2>Position Players<\/h2>\n<h3>Overview of Position Players<\/h3>\n<p>The Cubs have announced 14 position players for the wild-card series. This includes a mix of experienced players and new talent.<\/p>\n<h3>List of Position Players<\/h3>\n<p>The position players are:<br \/>\nC\/DH Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros<br \/>\nC Carson Kelly<br \/>\nC Reese McGuire<br \/>\n1B Michael Busch<br \/>\n2B Nico Hoerner<br \/>\nSS Dansby Swanson<br \/>\n3B Matt Shaw<br \/>\nINF\/DH Justin Turner<br \/>\nUTL Willi Castro<br \/>\nOF Kevin Alc\u00e1ntara<br \/>\nCF Pete Crow-Armstrong<br \/>\nLF Ian Happ<br \/>\nRF Seiya Suzuki<br \/>\nRF Kyle Tucker<\/p>\n<h2>Pitchers<\/h2>\n<h3>Overview of Pitchers<\/h3>\n<p>The Cubs have announced 12 pitchers for the wild-card series. This includes a mix of left-handed and right-handed pitchers.<\/p>\n<h3>List of Pitchers<\/h3>\n<p>The pitchers are:<br \/>\nLHP Matthew Boyd<br \/>\nLHP Shota Imanaga<br \/>\nLHP Drew Pomeranz<br \/>\nLHP Taylor Rogers<br \/>\nLHP Caleb Thielbar<br \/>\nRHP Aaron Civale<br \/>\nRHP Brad Keller<br \/>\nRHP Andrew Kittredge<br \/>\nRHP Daniel Palencia<br \/>\nRHP Colin Rea<br \/>\nRHP Michael Soroka<br \/>\nRHP Jameson Taillon<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The Cubs have released their 26-man roster for the wild-card series against the Padres. The roster includes a mix of experienced players and new talent, and the Cubs will rely on these players for the series. With a strong lineup and a talented pitching staff, the Cubs are ready to take on the Padres at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the Cubs&#8217; roster for the wild-card series?<\/h3>\n<p>The Cubs&#8217; roster for the wild-card series includes 14 position players and 12 pitchers.<\/p>\n<h3>Who are the position players on the Cubs&#8217; roster?<\/h3>\n<p>The position players on the Cubs&#8217; roster are C\/DH Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros, C Carson Kelly, C Reese McGuire, 1B Michael Busch, 2B Nico Hoerner, SS Dansby Swanson, 3B Matt Shaw, INF\/DH Justin Turner, UTL Willi Castro, OF Kevin Alc\u00e1ntara, CF Pete Crow-Armstrong, LF Ian Happ, RF Seiya Suzuki, and RF Kyle Tucker.<\/p>\n<h3>Who are the pitchers on the Cubs&#8217; roster?<\/h3>\n<p>The pitchers on the Cubs&#8217; roster are LHP Matthew Boyd, LHP Shota Imanaga, LHP Drew Pomeranz, LHP Taylor Rogers, LHP Caleb Thielbar, RHP Aaron Civale, RHP Brad Keller, RHP Andrew Kittredge, RHP Daniel Palencia, RHP Colin Rea, RHP Michael Soroka, and RHP Jameson Taillon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Cubs Roster The Cubs released their 26-man roster Tuesday morning for the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field. Teams submit a roster before each round of the playoffs. 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