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, … [Read more...]