The Cubs announced Friday that they have reduced their spring roster from 62 to 50 players as we creep closer to Opening Day. And just in case you’ve forgotten how this all works, it’s just a matter of optioning several players to various affiliates or assigning them to minor league camp.
Righty Ben Brown, infielder Luis Vázquez, and outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brennen Davis have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Righties Michael Arias and Porter Hodge, along with outfielder Kevin Alcántara, have been optioned to Double-A Tennessee.