Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
The Cubs announced five roster cuts Saturday morning, and none of them should surprise you.
Right-handed pitchers Gavin Hollowell, Caleb Kilian, Jack Neely and Cody Poteet have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Left-handed pitcher Riley Martin has been returned to minor league camp.
The current Cubs spring roster of 54 players consists of 28 pitchers (eight non-roster invitees), six catchers (four non-roster invitees), 12 infielders (four non-roster invitees) and eight outfielders (three non-roster invitees).