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39 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (one slot is open), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL and one player has been DESIGNATED FOR ASSIGNMENT (DFA)   

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, and eight players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, three players are on the 15-DAY IL, and two players is on the 10-DAY IL

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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Luke Little
Hector Neris 
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
* Matt Mervis
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Pete Crow-Armstrong 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 8 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2
* Cody Bellinger, OF  
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 3
Kyle Hendricks, P 
* Drew Smyly, P 
* Justin Steele, P   

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P

DFA: 1 
Garrett Cooper, 1B 
 




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The Rehab Gang Leads Cubs to Victory at Riverview Park

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

Jemile Weeks tripled, singled, and scored, Elliot Soto reached base four tines (solo HR, HBP, and two walks). Kevin Cornelius belted a solo HR, and Kwangmin Kwon ripped an RBI triple and walked, leading the Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Giants "orange" squad in Cactus League Extended SpringTraining game action Tuesday morning on Field #1 at the Riverview Baseball Complex in Mesa, AZ.

The game was called after eight innings of play.

RHRP Conor Mullee (on Iowa 7-day DL - August 2016 right elbow surgery) saw his first game action since undergoing right elbow ulnar nerve decompression surgery last July. The 29-year old Mullee was claimed off waivers by the Cubs from the New York Yankees on November 2nd (later that day -- actually early the next morning -- the Cubs would win Game 7 of the World Series), then he was non-tendered and signed to a 2017 minor league contract in December. Prior to the injury, Mullee was a member of the Yankees MLB bullpen, so once he has completed his rehab at EXST, he should slide right into the AAA Iowa bullpen and be available for a possible call-up to Chicago later this season, should his services be required.      

And Jemile Weeks (on AAA Iowa 7-day DL - February 2017 left knee injury) saw his first game action since suffering a sprained ACL after being upended while attempting to turn a DP in an MLB Cactus League game versus the White Sox at Sloan Park on February 27th. He showed no signs of any problem with the knee today, busting out of the batter's box and motoring around the bases at full speed after belting a triple off the CF Batter's Eye leading off the bottom of the 1st inning. He did commit an error in field, however. Barring any medical set-backs in the meantime, Weeks could get called up to Chicago at some point in 2017, providing a veteran utility player who can play 2B-SS-CF, switch hit, and steal bases.  
 
Meanwhile, SS Elliot Soto (on Iowa 7-day DL - March 2017 left foot injury) has reached base in all seven of his Plate Appearances (a HR, a single, three walks, and two HBP) since returning to game action yesterday at Fitch Park. So within a week or so, Iowa Cubs fans should be seeing Weeks and Soto manning the 2B-SS slots in Des Moines.    

Not to be outdone, 1B Kevin Cornelius (on AA Tennessee 7-day DL - March 2017 broken left hand) hit a monster solo HR over the LF fence and onto Field #2 in the bottom of the 3rd. Cornelius was selected by the Cubs off the New York Yankees AA Trenton roster in the AAA Phase of the December 2016 Rule 5 Draft.  
 
In EXST Cubs roster news, 1B Chris Dominguez has completed his rehab assignment and has rejoined the Iowa Cubs.

Here is the abridged box score from the game (Cubs players only):

CUBS LINEUP:
1a. Jemile Weeks, 2B: 2-3 (3B, F-9, 1B, R)
1b. Rafael  Narea, 3B-SS: 1-1 (1B, SB)
2. Elliot Soto, SS-DH: 1-1 (HBP, HR, BB, BB, R, RBI)
3. Kevin Cornelius, 1B: 1-4 (K, HR, K, K, R, RBI)
4a. Miguel Amaya, C-DH: 1-3 (6-4 FC, 1B, F-7, R)
4b. Orian Nunez, 3B: 0-1 (F-9)
5. Kwangmin Kwon, RF: 1-2 (BB, 3B, P-3, RBI)
6. Yonathan Perlaza, 3B-2B: 0-2 (4-3, BB, F-8)
7. Rafael Mejia, DH #1: 1-3 (K, 6-4-3 DP, 1B)
8. Gustavo Polanco, DH-C: 1-3 (1B, K, 5-4-3 DP)
9. Jose Gutierrez, CF: 1-2 (1B, K, BB, SB)
10. Ruben Reyes, LF: 0-3 (6-3 DP, 6-3, K)

CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Connor Mulle: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, (1 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 15 pitches (11 strikes)
2. Brailyn Marquez: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 2/1 GO/AO, 16 pitches (7 strikes)
3. Manny Parra: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 6 pitches (4 strikes)
4. Jack Leathersich: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 0/1 GO/AO, 18 pitches (11 strikes)
5. Enrique de los Rios: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K, 0/1 GO/AO, 38 pitches (22 strikes)
6. Junior Marte: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 0/4 GO/AO, 27 pitches (15 strikes)
7. Elvis Diaz: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 0/4 GO/AO, 22 pitches (13 strikes)

CUBS ERRORS: 1
2B Jemile Weeks: E-4 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely)

CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Miguel Amaya: 0-2 CS, 1 PO

ATTENDANCE: 10
WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 90's

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Comments

Submitted by The E-Man on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 05:54 pm

AZ PHIL: Barring the injury, would Sweet J Weeks have made the team out of Spring Training? He had some nice games. I remember he hit one out as well? Keep staying hydrated out in the stands, PHIL.

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 05:58 am

E-MAN: Because Jemile Weeks can fill the role of both Matt Szczur and Tommy LaStella, I think he probably was the one Spring Training NRI who had a shot at making the Cubs Opening Day 25-man roster - IF - he had escaped Spring Training healthy. Unfortunately, Weeks has had trouble staying off the DL the last couple of years (he spent almost the entire 2016 season on the DL with a torn hamstring). 

Submitted by Raisin101 on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 05:06 am

Hi Arizona Phil, Have you seen Jose Albertos since he threw live BP a few weeks ago? Thank you!

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Submitted by Arizona Phil on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 05:13 pm

RAISIN: In response to your inquiry yesterday, I found out today that Albertos did indeed throw a couple or three bullpen side-sessions subsequent to the "live" BP on 4/15 to work on his command (he had difficulty throwing strikes in the "live" BP), and then the Cubs decided to just let him loose and throw in a game today (he has no physical issues at this point other than "rust").

It was clear from the way he threw in today's game that Albertos was able to cut loose (consistent 94 MPH FB and sharp-breaking curve), but he had difficulty throwing strikes consistently. Hopefully command will improve with more work.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 05:17 pm

BOB: Glad you made it back safely! Still no sign of Eloy. Hopefully it won't be much longer.

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  • Cubster (view)

    I was there for the PCA homer as well. 50 degree baseball is no longer fun when sitting in the shade (knit hats, scarves and gloves are football gear) but I agree it’s one of those really cool moments. I loved the bear hug given by Swanson at home plate and of course the added impact that the PCA homer became a game winner.

     

  • Cubster (view)

    Holy Screaming Bananas

  • CubbyBlue (view)

    In honor of dispatching with the Astros, this painting is titled “The Sweep”. 
    I retired a couple years ago, and took a job at Wrigley as a security guy. SO cool having Wrigley as your office. SO cool being there when PCA got his first hit. 
    “The Sweep” happens at the end of every game - the security staff sweeps through the ballpark making sure it’s empty.
    (Hopefully I’ll be putting this painting up often this year.)
    Lastly, because working for the Cubs, they understandably don’t want you voicing opinions on social, which is why I’m only painting the banners here. 

  • First.Pitch.120 (view)

    Honorable mention to Jim Bullinger via BleedCubbieBlue: 

    Bullinger, a converted shortstop, had pitched in three games before he came to the plate. He had entered the game to relieve starter Shawn Boskie after four innings, and came to the plate to lead off the fifth, and hit Rheal Cormier's first pitch over the left-field wall to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead; they eventually won the game 5-2 in 14 innings. Of the 129players to homer in their first MLB at-bat, Bullinger is one of just 32 to hit that blast on the first big-league pitch he saw (including Contreras) and one of just six pitchers to do so.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Most of this activity will lead nowhere, of course, but it is fantastic that they’re looking for talent in every nook and cranny. You never know where that can lead, and virtually nothing is lost if if leads nowhere, as long as no one of superior talent and potential is losing an opportunity.

  • First.Pitch.120 (view)

    Fun 1st Hit / HR Fact…


    Recent Cubs players to have HR as 1st MLB hit:

    PCA

    Morel

    Happ

    Contreras

    Baez

    Soler

    Castro

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Childersb3: Miguel Cruz walked six in 1.2 IP in his last start, so I guess he is improving. Wilme Mora also walked six in one of his appearances a week or two ago, and one or two others have walked five. I don't know what would be the most I have ever seen a pitcher throw in a game out here, because the manager / pitching coach usually gets the pitcher out of the game if it gets too ridiculous. 

    As for the attendance, probably about 20 of the 25 were early arrivals for the Savannah Bananas game who came over to Field # 1 to see what was going on, and once they saw all the bases on balls (12 walks by Cubs pitchers and four by Angels pitchers) they ran away screaming. I'm used to it so it didn't bother me that much. 

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Jed has added Teheran, Tyranski, Kissaki, and now Straily and Nico Zeglin today.

    Zeglin is 24 yrs old. Pitched well at Long Beach St in '23 and well in some Indy Ball.

    They also added Reilly and Viets in late ST.

    Have to search for MiLB arm depth anywhere you can and at all times!!!

  • Childersb3 (view)

    25 in Attendance!!!

    Phil, is that a backfield record?

    Also, 6 BBs for Cruz in 2 IP. What's the most walks you've seen in one EXT ST outing that you can recall?

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    He has a pulse. Apparently that’s the only requirement at this point.

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