The Cubs have a split squad today and an off day Monday, but they did not wait till the off day to announce roster cuts:
Alzolay, Tseng optioned to Iowa, De La Cruz, Steele optioned to Tennessee; Duncan Robinson, Ian Clarkin, Alberto Baldonado, Craig Brooks, Carlos Ramirez, Colin Rea, Ian Rice, Charcer Burks, Evan Marzilli, Jacob Hannemann assigned to minor league camp. Scahill granted release.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) March 9, 2019
Almost none of these cuts should be any surprise to you. Adbert Alzolay, Justin Steele and Colin Rea have not appeared in a spring game due to minor injuries.