The biggest news was Ian Happ being optioned to Triple-A Iowa, but that wasn’t the only decision the Cubs made Saturday. Dillon Maples and Taylor Davis were optioned as well, which is at least somewhat interesting given the bullpen situation and the team’s reported desire to add catching depth.
Dillon Maples and Taylor Davis were optioned, Johnny Field and Cristhian Adames assigned to minor league camp. 12 position players left in camp, not including Addison Russell. Mark Zagunis still in camp, but Cubs still looking at external options.