Cubs Finalize Opening Day Roster as Season Approaches
On March 25th following a series of transactions including placing left-hander Justin Steele on the injured list to designate Jack Neely for assignment. The Chicago Clubs have officially locked in their final twenty-six-man roster ahead of opening day at Wrigley Field this Thursday afternoon with all moves completed earlier today by management
Key Points
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1The Chicago Cubs have officially finalized a 26-player Opening Day lineup ahead of the start to their first season in Arizona.
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2To accommodate Scott Kingery and Michael Conforto, pitcher Justin Steele was placed on the injured list while Jack Neely was designated for assignment.
Developments
The Chicago Cubs have finalized their full roster of players and minor league affiliates to begin play in April, including infielder Scott Kingery but excluding pitcher Justin Steele who is on a 60-day injured list due to Tommy John surgery. The team will open the season at home against Washington with three catchers listed as Amaya, Ballesteros, Kelly while Suzuki remains out for an extended period following his World Baseball Classic knee injury.
The Chicago Cubs finalized their 40-man Opening Day roster by selecting contracts for Michael Conforto and Scott Kingery, placing Justin Steele on a six-week IL (after previously being placed there), adding Seiya Suzuki to the short-term injured list due to his absence from games. Additionally, Jack Neely was designated for assignment as part of these moves that secured key spots in their lineup before opening day against Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field this afternoon with 15:03 PM ET
The Cubs have placed left-hander Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list and designated right-hanter Jack Neely for assignment to free up roster spots. These moves create room in their active squad, with reports indicating that outfielder Michael Conforto is expected to be added along with infield/outfield Scott Kingery's potential inclusion as well.