The Chicago Cubs just optioned Gavin Hollowell and Ethan Roberts to Triple-A, two of their best-performing relievers this Spring Training. The move reduces the current Spring Training roster down to 44, and makes the team's plans for Thursday's Opening Day roster a bit clearer.
The Cubs optioned relievers Ethan Roberts and Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa.
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) March 20, 2026
Hollowell is a 28-year-old who the Cubs picked up on waivers in 2024 after he had stints with the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. He made seven appearances at the major league level for the Cubs last year, with an inflated 4.