The Cubs made a few more personnel moves on Thursday, reducing the spring roster by seven. You can read more about the moves in the media release below.
MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs today reduced the Spring Training roster from 53 to 46 players.
Left-handed pitchers Luke Little and Ryan Rolison and outfielder Justin Dean have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez, catchers Ariel Armas and Casey Opitz and outfielder Brett Bateman have been returned to minor league camp.