The Cubs' Opening Day roster is starting to take shape.
The team announced Friday that they have assigned nine players to minor league camp, trimming their roster to 36 players.
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Albert Almora and Matt Murton were among them, along with right-handed pitchers Brandon Gomes, Jean Machi and Ryan Williams, infielders Jesus Guzman and Kris Negron, and outfielders John Andreoli and Juan Perez.
The roster now consists of 19 pitchers, four catchers, eight infielders and five outfielders.