Opening Day is now less than three weeks away, and as the season continues to approach, the Chicago Cubs have made their first round of cuts to their spring training roster.
Entering camp in Mesa with 62 players, the Cubs announced on Friday that the spring roster has been trimmed to 50 players, with several of the organization's top prospects among the cuts.
The following players have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa:
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- RHP Ben Brown
- IF Luis Vázquez
- OF Pete Crow-Armstrong
- OF Brennen Davis
Meanwhile, right-handed arms Michael Arias and Porter Hodge have been optioned to Double-A Tennessee alongside outfielder Kevin Alcántara.
The Cubs also announced that the following five non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp:
- RHP Ethan Roberts
- RHP Riley Thompson
- C Pablo Aliendo
- IF Matt Shaw
- OF Owen Caissie
Of the remaining 50 players on the Cubs' spring training roster, there are 27 pitchers, five catchers, 11 infielders, six outfielders and one utility player.
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The Cubs will open their season against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers in Arlington on Thursday, March 28.