Cubs selected contract of INF Munenori Kawasaki, added to 40-Man Roster and optioned to Triple-A Iowa
The Cubs announced Sunday following the Spring Training game with the Angels, the team selected the contract of INF Munenori Kawasaki, added him to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Iowa.
With Sunday’s roster move, the Cubs 40-man roster stands at 40 players.
Munenori Kawasaki had a very good spring with the Cubs and became a clubhouse favorite. Joe Maddon wanted Kawasaki to start the season with the team but there was not enough room on the roster for him.