MESA – The Chicago Cubs today reduced the spring roster from 47 to 42 players.

Right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson and infielder Matt Mervis have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Three non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp: right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders, catcher Bryce Windham and infielder Chase Strumpf.

Chicago’s spring roster of 42 players consists of 22 pitchers (which includes 5 non-roster invitees), four catchers (two non-roster invitees), 9 infielders (three non-roster invitees), six outfielders (one non-roster invitee) and one infielder/outfielder.