MESA - The Chicago Cubs today assigned five players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 36 to 31 players.
Right-handed pitcher Eddie Butler and left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Three non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp: infielder Ian Happ, outfielder John Andreoli and catcher Taylor Davis.
Chicago's spring roster of 31 players consists of 14 pitchers, four catchers (one non-roster invitee), nine infielders (three non-roster invitees) and four outfielders.
Cubs reduce spring roster to 31 players
The Chicago Cubs today assigned five players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 36 to 31 players.
March 28th, 2017