The Cubs made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, placing infielder Nico Hoerner (left forearm strain), right-handers Jake Arrieta (right thumb abrasion) and Dan Winkler (right triceps tendinitis) on the 10-day injured list. The team recalled lefty Kyle Ryan and right-hander Keegan Thompson, and selected infielder Ildemaro Vargas from Triple-A Iowa.
“I think we’re optimistic about everyone, to be honest with you,” manager David Ross said before Game 1. “I don’t think they’re very serious [injuries]. I think all of them are fairly good news with the off-days coming up for us.