“Generally done,” president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. “If someone came into camp, I wouldn’t be shocked because there are some players out there, in particular some relievers out there.”
By that he means the roster won’t look much different come opening day. The Cubs had an active offseason, strengthening their up-the middle defense with the additions of shortstop Dansby Swanson, center fielder Cody Bellinger and catcher Tucker Barnhart; filling a hole at first base by bringing in Trey Mancini and Eric Hosmer; fortifying the rotation by signing Jameson Taillon and re-signing Drew Smyly; and adding a veteran presence in the bullpen with the acquisitions of Brad Boxberger and Michael Fulmer.