The Chicago Cubs' Opening Day roster is coming into focus. With Moises Ballesteros and veteran Michael Conforto being informed over the weekend that they made the team, Sunday's roster cuts offer even more clarity for the final spots up for grabs. Considered to be a potential bench piece, utility infield prospect Jonathon Long was among those reassigned to minor-league camp.
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There had been speculation in recent days that Long could find his way onto the Opening Day roster as the final bench piece. Instead, it would appear that former St.