When the Cubs announced the signings of Joc Pederson, Trevor Williams and Andrew Chafin, somebody had to go from the 40-man roster, because the Cubs’ earlier announced waiver claim of infielder Sergio Alcantara pushed the team over the roster limit. Infielder Max Schrock was odd-man-out.
The Cubs have said they’d like another starting pitcher and perhaps a position player, which would mean one or two more players might have to go off the 40-man.
Who gets your choice as next man out? Here are some possibilities.
Robert Stock, right-handed pitcher
A Cardinals second-round pick from Southern California in 2009, Stock began his pro career as a catcher.