MESA – The Chicago Cubs have assigned 14 players to minor league camp and granted right-handed pitcher Rob Scahill his release, reducing their spring roster from 70 to 55 players.

Right-handed pitchers Adbert Alzolay and Jen-Ho Tseng have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Right-handed pitcher Oscar De La Cruz and left-handed pitcher Justin Steele have been optioned to Double-A Tennessee. 

Ten non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp: Right-handed pitchers Craig Brooks, Carlos Ramirez, Colin Rea and Duncan Robinson; left-handed pitchers Alberto Baldonado and Ian Clarkin; outfielders Charcer Burks, Jacob Hannemann and Evan Marzilli; and catcher Ian Rice.

Chicago’s spring roster of 55 players consists of 31 pitchers (which includes seven non-roster invitees plus right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman, 60-day I.L.), five catchers (two non-roster invitees), 12 infielders (five non-roster invitees) and seven outfielders (two non-roster invitees).