Cubs announce 2016 Opening Day Roster
The Cubs officially set the Opening Day 25-man roster Sunday in advance of the season opener Monday night (9:05pm CDT) against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Cubs first 25-man roster consists of 13 pitchers (five starters, eight relievers) and 12 position players.
• Starting Rotation: Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester, John Lackey, Jason Hammel, Kyle Hendricks
• Bullpen: Hector Rondon, Pedro Strop, Justin Grimm, Trevor Cahill, Adam Warren, Clayton Richard, Travis Wood, Neil Ramirez
• Catchers: Miguel Montero, David Ross, Kyle Schwarber
• Infielders: Anthony Rizzo, Ben Zobrist, Addison Russell, Kris Bryant, Tommy La Stella
• Outfielders: Jason Heyward, Dexter Fowler, Jorge Soler, Matt Szczur
The Cubs have placed four players on the 15-day disabled list.
RHP Dallas Beeler has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. RHP Aaron Brooks has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a hip contusion. INF/OF Javier Baez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left thumb contusion. INF Christian Villanueva has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right fibular fracture.
All four players on the disabled list are retroactive to March 25. Players placed on the DL retroactive to March 25 are eligible to be activated on April 9.
Cubs 2016 Opening Day Roster
Pitchers (13)
- Jake Arrieta, RHP
- Trevor Cahill, RHP
- Justin Grimm, RHP
- Jason Hammel, RHP
- Kyle Hendricks, RHP
- John Lackey, RHP
- Jon Lester, LHP
- Neil Ramirez, RHP
- Clayton Richard, LHP
- Hector Rondon, RHP
- Pedro Strop, RHP
- Adam Warren, RHP
- Travis Wood, LHP
Catchers (3)
- Miguel Montero
- David Ross
- Kyle Schwarber
Infielders (5)
- Kris Bryant
- Tommy La Stella
- Anthony Rizzo
- Addison Russell
- Ben Zobrist
Outfielders (4)
- Dexter Fowler
- Jason Heyward
- Jorge Soler
- Matt Szczur
Reports have indicated the Cubs still plan to activate Javier Baez in time for the home opener on April 11.