Friday morning, the Chicago Cubs announced their 25-man playoff roster for the 2016 NLDS against the San Francisco Giants. Although one can argue for the players left off the roster, the 25 players selected earned their spot.
Cubs’ manager Joe Maddon ultimately decided to carry 11 pitchers and 14 position players for the first round series. At one point, pitching coach Chris Bosio discussed how the team could or should carry 12 or even 13 pitchers. By choosing to keep 11 pitchers, the Cubs had to make tough decisions.
The Cubs left starting pitcher Jason Hammel and reliever Joe Smith off the NLDS roster.