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40 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (roster is full), plus one player is on the 60-DAY IL 

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, twelve players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, one player is on the 15-DAY IL, and one player is on the 10-DAY IL

Last updated 3-28-2024
 
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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Jose Cuas
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Julian Merryweather
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
* Justin Steele
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
* Miles Mastrobuoni
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Ben Brown, P 
Alexander Canario, OF 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Keegan Thompson, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Patrick Wisdom, INF 

15-DAY IL: 1 
Jameson Taillon, P 

60-DAY IL: 1 
Caleb Kilian, P 

 



 

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Just Another Cubs & Brew Crew Long-Ball Feud at Riverview Park

Cael Brockmeyer reached base five times (three singles, an RBI double, and a walk), Todd Glaesmann doubled and scored, belted a solo home run, and tripled (leaving him a single short of a "cycle"), Stephen Bruno roped a solo HR and an RBI single, walked, and reached base on an HBP, Jeffrey Baez slugged a solo HR and singled, and Jason Vosler doubled twice, scored a run, and drove-in another for the Iowa Cubs (AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs), and Lewis Brinson, Nick Noonan, and Brett Phillips drilled consecutive RBI singles to highlight a four-run 2nd inning and then Brinson (two-run shot), Phillips (solo blast), and Ryan Cordell (solo dinger) belted home runs (all three HR coming off RHRP Miguel Mejia) in a four-run 4th for the Colorado Sky Sox (AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers), as the two teams played to a 9-9 tie on Field #6, and Johnny Davis collected four hits and three RBI (two run-scoring doubles and two singles) and Dustin Houle drilled two RBI singles, walked, and scored two runs, leading the Biloxi Shuckers (Brewers AA affiliate) to an 11-3 drubbing of the Tennessee Smokies (Cubs AA affiliate) on Field #5, in Cactus League Minor League doubleheader action Thursday afternoon at the Riverview Baseball Complex in Mesa, AZ.    

Ian Rice smacked a solo HR and singled and scored and Jesse Hodges went 3-3 (two singles and a triple) and scored a run for Tennessee in a losing cause.

A number of players were temporarily moved-up to the Iowa and Tennessee squads from lower levels to replace players who traveled with the Cubs MLB squad to Houston.

RHP Miguel Mejia (competing for a bullpen job with Iowa) and RHRP Daury Torrez (competing for a bullpen job with Tennessee) had especially bad outings at a most inopportune time. Mejia surrendered three home runs (plus two more near HR) in one inning and Torrez was belted around like a BP pitcher (allowing four runs on five hits while only recording two outs). 

Ex-Atlanta Braves RHSP Williams Perez (competing for a SP job with Iowa) was hit hard as well, getting the start for the I-Cubs and allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks in just three innings. Unless he is left behind at Extended Spring Training to "find his stuff," there does not appear to be a path to the Iowa roster for Perez.    

Here are the abridged box scores frrom the two games (Cubs players only):


FIELD #5 

TENNESSEE LINEUP:
X. Zach Hedges, P: 0-1 (1-4 SH, 1-6 FC)
NOTE: Hedges batted 2nd in the 4th & 5th innings
1. Roberto Caro, LF: 0-4 (5-3, F-8, E-6, P-6)
2. Trey Martin, CF: 0-3 (K, BB, K, P-4, SB)
3. Ian Rice, 1B: 2-4 (HR, F-9, K, 1B, 2 R, RBI)
4a. Alberto Mineo, C: 0-3 (F-7, F-7, F-8)
4b. Erick Castillo, C: 1-1 (2B)
5a. Jesse Hodges, 3B: 3-3 (3B, 1B, 1B, R)
5b. Edgar Rondon, 3B: 1-1 (1B, RBI)
6. Tyler Pearson, DH: 1-3 (F-8 SF, 1B, FC, F-8, RBI)
7a. Vimael Machin, 2B: 0-3 (L-6, K, K)
7b. Carlos Diaz, PH: 0-1 (F-9)
8a. Brandon Cummins, RF: 1-2 (4-3, 1B)
8b. Jose Gonzalez, RF: 0-1 (BB, 6-3)
9a. Andrew Ely, SS: 1-2 (4-3, 1B)
9b. Jhonny Bethencourt, SS: 0-2 (K, 6-3)

TENNESSEE PITCHERS:
1. Zach Hedges: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R (4 ER), 3 BB, 5 K, 1 WP, 6/2 GO/AO, 73 pitches (43 strikes)
2. Daury Torrez: 0.2 IP, 5 H, 4 R (4 ER), 0 BB, 1 K, 1 WP, 0/1 GO/AO, 20 pitches (14 strikes)
3. David Garner: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 1 K, 0/2 GO/AO, 18 pitches (12 strikes)
4. Andury Acevedo: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 1 WP, 21 pitches (13 strikes)
5. Dave Berg: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2/1 GO/AO, 14 pitches (9 strikes)

TENNESSEE ERRORS: 1 
P Zach Hedges: E-1 (errant throw on pick-off attempt at 1st base allowed runner to advance to 2nd)
 
TENNESSEE CATCHERS DEFENSE:
1. Alberto Mineo: 0-2 CS
2. Erick Castillo: 0-2 CS 

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FIELD #6

IOWA LINEUP:
1. Jeffrey Baez, LF: 2-5 (5-3, HR, K, 6-3, 1B, R, RBI, CS)
2. Todd Glaesmann, CF: 3-5 (2B, 4-3, F-9, HR, 3B, 2 R, RBI)
3. Eddy Julio Martinez, RF: 1-5 (2B, L-8, K, 4-3, 4-3, RBI)
4. Jeimer Candelario, DH: 1-3 (BB, K, L-7, BB, 2B, 2 R)
5. Cael Brockmeyer, 1B: 4-4 (BB, 1B, 1B, 1B, 2B, 2 R, RBI, CS)
6. Jason Vosler, 3B: 2-5 (K, K, 2B, 2B, K, R, RBI)
7a. Ali Solis, C: 1-3 (K, 1B, K, F-9 SF, RBI)
7b. Gustavo Polanco, C: 0-1 (K)
8. Stephen Bruno, 2B: 2-3 (HR, BB, 1B, K, HBP, R, 2 RBI)
9. Carlos Penalver, SS: 1-4 (6-3, BB, 2B, 6-3, K, RBI)

IOWA PITCHERS:
1. Williams Perez: 3.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 2 K, 2 GIDP, 3/2 GO/AO, 52 pitches (29 strikes)
2. Miguel Mejia: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R (4 ER), 0 BB, 1 K, 3 HR, 1/4 GO/AO, 28 pitches (20 strikes)
3. Jose Rosario: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 1 K, 2 WP, 19 pitches (9 strikes)
4. Gerardo Concepcion: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 0/1 GO./AO, 18 pitches (8 strikes)
5. Zac Rosscup: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 0/1 GO/AO, 17 pitches (12 strikes)

IOWA ERRORS: 1
RF Eddy Julio Martinez: E-9 (two-base fielding error on ground single to RF allowed batter to reach 3rd base safely)

IOWA CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Ali Solis: 0-1 CS

ATTENDANCE: 49

WEATHER: Sunny and breezy with temperatures in the 80's


Comments

RHP Andury Acevedo and RHP David Garner were moved down to the Tennessee squad from the Iowa squad prior to Thursday's doubleheader at Riverview Park, and most of the relief pitchers who were originally assigned to the South Bend squad at the start of Minor League Camp have been moved down to Eugene/Mesa (Extended Spring Training). So expect a half-dozen or more relievers to be moved down to the South Bend squad from the Iowa, Tennessee, and/or (especially) Myrtle Beach squads tomorrow or Saturday.

Also, the Cubs have purchased the contract of 19-year old OF Alonso Gaitan from los Toros de Tijuana (Mexican League). Gaitan played for Tijuana against the Cubs at Minor League Camp last week and impressed the Cub brass. I expect one or more Cubs minor leaguers to be "loaned" to Tijuana and/or Yucatan to help alleviate the roster crunch at the end of Minor League Camp.

In addition, catcher Erick Castillo (presently assigned to the Tennessee squad) is no longer switch-hitting. He is now batting only RH. Castillo is considered one of the best defensive catchers in the Cubs system, and batting only RH going forward might help improve the offensive side of his game.

RHRP Jose Rosario pitched in a Cactus League Minor League game again on Thursday and continues to have control issues bordering on "Steve Blass Disease."

At this point I would be surprised if Rosario makes the Iowa Opening Day roster, although being on the MLB 40-man roster means he gets cut more slack than other relievers competing for jobs at AAA and AA.

He could be left behind at Extended Spring Training to work on his issues.

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In reply to by Arizona Phil

Ugh, that's not encouraging to hear. Cubs' RP depth takes a bit of a hit if he can't get right. Along those lines, any idea why Nick Sarinanides was let go? He was pretty dominant for Tennessee last year and seemed like he could have been useful depth in Iowa

Speaking of Blass/Ankiel - Has Hector Rondon turned into a pumpkin? We'll see in the next 60 days I suppose. He just has not looked good the entire Spring training. He has not pitched well since July of last year. Then the injury. Sept/Oct - opp batters nailed him for 1.141 OPS in 9 games. This is a "trend".

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In reply to by The E-Man

It is scary stuff -- Rondon's ERA on Aug. 2 was 1.70. Then, in Sept/Oct, he gave up 13H and 2BB in 7.1 IP -- WHIP over 2.0. Maddon clearly had no confidence in him in the playoffs, and he has been lousy all spring. With Davis, Strop, CJ, Koji, Grimm and Monty, Hector isn't going to be getting many opportunities in key situations. Hope he can figure something out -- he was a real weapon in 2015 and most of 2016.

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  • crunch (view)

    steele MRI on friday.  counsell expects an IL stint.

    no current plans for his rotation replacement.

  • hellfrozeover (view)

    I would say also in the bright side column is Busch looked pretty good overall at the plate. Alzolay…man, that hurts but most of the time he’s not giving up a homer to that guy. To me the worst was almonte hanging that pitch to Garcia. He hung another one to the next hitter too and got away with it on an 0-1. 

  • crunch (view)

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  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    In looking for bright spots the defense was outstanding tonight. The “stars” are going to need to shine quite a bit brighter than they did tonight offensively though for this to be a successful season.

  • Eric S (view)

    Good baseball game. Hopefully Steele is pitching again in April (but I’m not counting on it). 

  • crunch (view)

    boo.

  • crunch (view)

    smyly to face the 2/3/4 hitters with a man on 2nd in extras.

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    i 100% agree with you, but i dunno how jed wants to run things.  the default is delay.  i would choose brown.

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  • Childersb3 (view)

    Use pitchers when you believe they're good. Don't plan their clock.

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  • crunch (view)

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