Many a Cubs fan’s heart was rent by the news that Munenori Kawasaki had been released Tuesday afternoon. There’s still a possibility that he could come back if he doesn’t find a gig elsewhere, but he’s not going to factor in the roster either way.
The team later announced that Caleb Smith had been returned to the Yankees under the terms of the Rule 5 draft (he was selected by the Brewers and traded to the Cubs, who couldn’t find room for him). Then they reassigned Chris Dominguez and Jemile weeks, bringing the spring roster to 27.