{"id":163304,"date":"2026-03-12T23:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=163304"},"modified":"2026-03-12T23:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:20:39","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-cubs-make-a-plethora-of-roster-moves-as-opening-day-draws-near-what-do-these-moves-mean-for-chicagos-2026-season-with-key-adjustments-and-new-additions-the-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=163304","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Cubs make a plethora of roster moves as Opening Day draws near\u2014what do these moves mean for Chicago\u2019s 2026 season? With key adjustments and new additions, the team is gearing up for a fresh start. Who\u2019s in, who\u2019s out, and how will these changes impact their playoff push? \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udea8 <\/span>CUBS <\/span>MAKE <\/span>MULTIPLE <\/span>ROSTER <\/span>MOVES <\/span>AS <\/span>OPENING <\/span>DAY <\/span>DRAWS <\/span>NEAR<\/span><\/strong> \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cubs<\/p>\n

As <\/span>the <\/span>2026 <\/span>MLB <\/span>season<\/span><\/strong> quickly <\/span>approaches, <\/span>the <\/span>Chicago <\/span>Cubs<\/span><\/strong> have <\/span>been <\/span>active <\/span>in <\/span>spring <\/span>training<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>making <\/span>several <\/span>key <\/span>roster <\/span>decisions<\/span><\/strong> in <\/span>preparation <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>upcoming <\/span>season. <\/span>After <\/span>a <\/span>hard-<\/span>fought <\/span>exit <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>NLDS<\/span><\/strong> against <\/span>the <\/span>Milwaukee <\/span>Brewers<\/span><\/strong> last <\/span>year, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>are <\/span>determined <\/span>to <\/span>bounce <\/span>back <\/span>and <\/span>improve <\/span>on <\/span>their <\/span>strong <\/span>92-<\/span>win<\/span><\/strong> performance <\/span>in <\/span>2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

On <\/span>Thursday<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>announced <\/span>a <\/span>series <\/span>of <\/span>moves <\/span>to <\/span>trim <\/span>down <\/span>their <\/span>spring <\/span>training <\/span>roster <\/span>from <\/span>53 <\/span>players<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>46<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>as <\/span>they <\/span>begin <\/span>the <\/span>final <\/span>stages <\/span>of <\/span>shaping <\/span>their <\/span>team <\/span>ahead <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>regular <\/span>season. <\/span>This <\/span>move <\/span>helps <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>focus <\/span>on <\/span>their <\/span>best <\/span>options <\/span>while <\/span>providing <\/span>more <\/span>clarity <\/span>on <\/span>who <\/span>will <\/span>have <\/span>a <\/span>role <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>big <\/span>league <\/span>club <\/span>when <\/span>the <\/span>season <\/span>begins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key <\/span>Roster <\/span>Moves<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

As <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>roster <\/span>reduction, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>optioned<\/span><\/strong> several <\/span>players <\/span>to <\/span>Triple-<\/span>A <\/span>Iowa<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Outfielder <\/span>Justin <\/span>Dean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Left-<\/span>handed <\/span>pitchers <\/span>Ryan <\/span>Rolison<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>Luke <\/span>Little<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Additionally, <\/span>the <\/span>following <\/span>players <\/span>have <\/span>been <\/span>returned <\/span>to <\/span>minor <\/span>league <\/span>camp<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>further <\/span>evaluation <\/span>and <\/span>development:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Catchers <\/span>Ariel <\/span>Almas<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>Casey <\/span>Opitz<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Outfielder <\/span>Brett <\/span>Bateman<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Right-<\/span>handed <\/span>pitcher <\/span>Vince <\/span>Velasquez<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The <\/span>Cubs <\/span>have <\/span>made <\/span>it <\/span>clear <\/span>that <\/span>these <\/span>moves <\/span>are <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>their <\/span>process <\/span>to <\/span>determine <\/span>the <\/span>best <\/span>combination <\/span>of <\/span>players <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>major <\/span>league <\/span>roster. <\/span>While <\/span>these <\/span>transactions <\/span>are <\/span>expected, <\/span>some <\/span>fans <\/span>were <\/span>surprised, <\/span>particularly <\/span>with <\/span>Luke <\/span>Little<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>the <\/span>6’8″ <\/span>pitcher<\/span><\/strong> who <\/span>was <\/span>drafted <\/span>by <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>2020 <\/span>MLB <\/span>Draft<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>Little <\/span>made <\/span>his <\/span>major <\/span>league <\/span>debut <\/span>in <\/span>2023<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>and <\/span>his <\/span>performance <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>a <\/span>topic <\/span>of <\/span>interest, <\/span>making <\/span>it <\/span>even <\/span>more <\/span>surprising <\/span>that <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>have <\/span>opted <\/span>to <\/span>send <\/span>him <\/span>down <\/span>to <\/span>Triple-<\/span>A <\/span>Iowa<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>However, <\/span>this <\/span>may <\/span>be <\/span>an <\/span>opportunity <\/span>for <\/span>Little <\/span>to <\/span>continue <\/span>refining <\/span>his <\/span>game <\/span>and <\/span>gain <\/span>more <\/span>experience <\/span>before <\/span>being <\/span>called <\/span>up <\/span>again.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Cubs\u2019 <\/span>Goals <\/span>for <\/span>2026 <\/span>Season<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The <\/span>2026 <\/span>season <\/span>represents <\/span>another <\/span>crucial <\/span>year <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>Chicago <\/span>Cubs<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>and <\/span>they\u2019re <\/span>eager <\/span>to <\/span>build <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>foundation <\/span>they <\/span>set <\/span>in <\/span>2025<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>The <\/span>team <\/span>had <\/span>a <\/span>strong <\/span>regular <\/span>season <\/span>last <\/span>year, <\/span>finishing <\/span>with <\/span>92 <\/span>wins<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>securing <\/span>a <\/span>spot <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>NLDS<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>Their <\/span>Wild <\/span>Card <\/span>victory<\/span><\/strong> over <\/span>the <\/span>San <\/span>Diego <\/span>Padres<\/span><\/strong> marked <\/span>their <\/span>first <\/span>postseason <\/span>appearance <\/span>since <\/span>2020<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>a <\/span>sign <\/span>that <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>are <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>right <\/span>track <\/span>under <\/span>their <\/span>current <\/span>leadership. <\/span>Despite <\/span>their <\/span>playoff <\/span>appearance, <\/span>their <\/span>season <\/span>ended <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>hands <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>Milwaukee <\/span>Brewers<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>and <\/span>they <\/span>are <\/span>determined <\/span>to <\/span>improve <\/span>upon <\/span>that <\/span>performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

      As <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>move <\/span>into <\/span>2026<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>their <\/span>goals <\/span>are <\/span>clear: <\/span>make <\/span>a <\/span>deeper <\/span>playoff <\/span>run<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>build <\/span>a <\/span>team <\/span>capable <\/span>of <\/span>competing <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>NL <\/span>Central<\/span><\/strong> title. <\/span>With <\/span>key <\/span>players <\/span>like <\/span>Dansby <\/span>Swanson<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Nico <\/span>Hoerner<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>and <\/span>Ian <\/span>Happ<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>continued <\/span>growth <\/span>of <\/span>young <\/span>talent <\/span>such <\/span>as <\/span>Seiya <\/span>Suzuki<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>are <\/span>optimistic <\/span>about <\/span>their <\/span>chances. <\/span>Adding <\/span>more <\/span>pieces <\/span>to <\/span>their <\/span>roster, <\/span>especially <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>starting <\/span>pitching<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>bullpen<\/span><\/strong> areas, <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>a <\/span>focus <\/span>this <\/span>offseason. <\/span>The <\/span>Cubs <\/span>also <\/span>remain <\/span>hopeful <\/span>that <\/span>some <\/span>of <\/span>their <\/span>prospects <\/span>will <\/span>continue <\/span>to <\/span>develop <\/span>and <\/span>add <\/span>depth <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>roster.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Important <\/span>Roster <\/span>Decisions <\/span>and <\/span>Depth<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      While <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>have <\/span>made <\/span>moves <\/span>to <\/span>shore <\/span>up <\/span>their <\/span>roster, <\/span>questions <\/span>still <\/span>remain <\/span>in <\/span>some <\/span>areas, <\/span>particularly <\/span>the <\/span>starting <\/span>shortstop<\/span><\/strong> position <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>bullpen<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>The <\/span>team <\/span>has <\/span>solidified <\/span>its <\/span>offensive <\/span>depth<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>but <\/span>some <\/span>defensive <\/span>positions<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>such <\/span>as <\/span>second <\/span>base<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>catcher<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>may <\/span>see <\/span>further <\/span>changes <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>performance <\/span>of <\/span>key <\/span>players <\/span>during <\/span>the <\/span>final <\/span>weeks <\/span>of <\/span>spring <\/span>training.<\/span><\/p>\n

      One <\/span>key <\/span>player <\/span>to <\/span>watch <\/span>is <\/span>Patrick <\/span>Wisdom<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>who <\/span>has <\/span>shown <\/span>significant <\/span>power <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>lineup. <\/span>However, <\/span>with <\/span>younger <\/span>players <\/span>like <\/span>Matt <\/span>Shaw<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>Christopher <\/span>Morel<\/span><\/strong> pushing <\/span>for <\/span>more <\/span>playing <\/span>time, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>will <\/span>need <\/span>to <\/span>determine <\/span>how <\/span>to <\/span>balance <\/span>playing <\/span>time <\/span>among <\/span>their <\/span>position <\/span>players. <\/span>The <\/span>outfield<\/span><\/strong> remains <\/span>deep, <\/span>and <\/span>some <\/span>tough <\/span>decisions <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>made <\/span>as <\/span>they <\/span>finalize <\/span>their <\/span>roster.<\/span><\/p>\n

      On <\/span>the <\/span>mound, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>are <\/span>looking <\/span>for <\/span>contributions <\/span>from <\/span>Marcus <\/span>Stroman<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>Jameson <\/span>Taillon<\/span><\/strong> at <\/span>the <\/span>top <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>rotation. <\/span>The <\/span>addition <\/span>of <\/span>Jordan <\/span>Hicks<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>the <\/span>bullpen <\/span>brings <\/span>more <\/span>experience <\/span>and <\/span>depth, <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>are <\/span>counting <\/span>on <\/span>continued <\/span>development <\/span>from <\/span>younger <\/span>arms, <\/span>including <\/span>Cade <\/span>Horton<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Looking <\/span>Ahead: <\/span>Opening <\/span>Day<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The <\/span>Chicago <\/span>Cubs<\/span><\/strong> will <\/span>kick <\/span>off <\/span>their <\/span>2026 <\/span>regular <\/span>season<\/span><\/strong> on <\/span>March <\/span>26<\/span><\/strong> with <\/span>a <\/span>home <\/span>series <\/span>against <\/span>the <\/span>Washington <\/span>Nationals<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>This <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>the <\/span>first <\/span>opportunity <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>to <\/span>show <\/span>what <\/span>they <\/span>can <\/span>do <\/span>under <\/span>the <\/span>spotlight <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>regular <\/span>season. <\/span>The <\/span>opening <\/span>series <\/span>is <\/span>expected <\/span>to <\/span>set <\/span>the <\/span>tone <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>rest <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>year, <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>team <\/span>will <\/span>look <\/span>to <\/span>carry <\/span>over <\/span>the <\/span>success <\/span>of <\/span>their <\/span>spring <\/span>training <\/span>into <\/span>the <\/span>start <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>regular <\/span>season.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \"Chicago<\/p>\n

      With <\/span>the <\/span>roster <\/span>moves <\/span>made <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>past <\/span>few <\/span>days, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs<\/span><\/strong> are <\/span>fine-<\/span>tuning <\/span>their <\/span>lineup <\/span>and <\/span>gearing <\/span>up <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>competitive <\/span>season. <\/span>As <\/span>spring <\/span>training <\/span>comes <\/span>to <\/span>a <\/span>close, <\/span>all <\/span>eyes <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>final <\/span>roster <\/span>decisions, <\/span>and <\/span>fans <\/span>are <\/span>eager <\/span>to <\/span>see <\/span>how <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs\u2019 <\/span>revamped <\/span>squad <\/span>performs <\/span>when <\/span>the <\/span>real <\/span>games <\/span>begin.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Key <\/span>Roster <\/span>Moves:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Justin <\/span>Dean<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Ryan <\/span>Rolison<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>and <\/span>Luke <\/span>Little<\/span><\/strong> optioned <\/span>to <\/span>Triple-<\/span>A <\/span>Iowa<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ariel <\/span>Almas<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Casey <\/span>Opitz<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>Brett <\/span>Bateman<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>and <\/span>Vince <\/span>Velasquez<\/span><\/strong> reassigned <\/span>to <\/span>minor <\/span>league <\/span>camp<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The <\/span>Cubs\u2019 <\/span>2026 <\/span>season<\/span><\/strong> officially <\/span>begins <\/span>on <\/span>March <\/span>26<\/span><\/strong> with <\/span>a <\/span>home <\/span>series <\/span>against <\/span>the <\/span>Washington <\/span>Nationals<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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