MESA, Ariz. -- Manager Joe Maddon likes what he's seen of the young Cubs in spring camp, including the nine players assigned to Minor League camp Tuesday.
Right-handed pitchers Luke Farrell, Cory Mazzoni, Alec Mills and Jen-Ho Tseng, left-handed pitchers Dario Alvarez and Rob Zastryzny and infielder David Bote were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Two non-roster invitees were assigned to Minor League camp: infielder Chesny Young and outfielder Jacob Hannemann.
"There are a lot of good under-the-radar guys here now," Maddon said Tuesday.