MIAMI -- The Cubs will announce their 25-man Opening Day roster prior to the regular season opener on Thursday against the Marlins (11:40 a.m. CT, live on MLB.TV)and reliever Pedro Strop is expected to be included and active.
Strop, who was slowed by a sore left calf and then an illness this spring, appeared in three games, including Tuesday's exhibition finale against the Red Sox. The Cubs have until Thursday morning to announce the final 25-man roster.
Eddie Butler, 27, is expected to fill the Cubs' final bullpen spot.