Jeimer Candelario was one of six players the Cubs assigned to minor league camp Thursday … RHP Jim Henderson was granted his release The Cubs announced the fourth set of cuts to the team’s Spring Training roster on Thursday afternoon prior to the exhibition game with the Diamondbacks. The Cubs removed seven players from the spring roster, which officially stands now at 36 players. The Cubs optioned RHP Jake Buchanan, RHP Alec Mills and 3B/1B Jeimer Candelario to Triple-A Iowa. RHP Williams … [Read more...]
Cubs Invite 24 Non-Roster Players to Major League Spring Training
OF Eloy Jimenez, 2B/OF Ian Happ, RHP Ryan Williams, RHP James Farris, OF John Andreoli, OF Mark Zagunis and INF/OF Chesny Young among the 24 players receiving non-roster invites to big league camp The Cubs announced Friday the list of players that will be in Major League Spring Training on non-roster invitations. And six of the top prospects in the organization received NRIs ... OF Eloy Jimenez, 2B/OF Ian Happ, RHP Ryan Williams, RHP James Farris, OF John Andreoli, OF Mark Zagunis and INF/OF … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly Sign Jim Henderson to Minor League Contract
Cubs reportedly sign right-handed reliever Jim Henderson to a minor league contract According to a report from Chris Cotillo, the Cubs have signed veteran reliever Jim Henderson to a minor league contract. The right-hander was with the Mets last season after spending the first three years of his Major League career with the Brewers. Henderson pitched in 44 games for the Metropolitans a year ago posting a 2-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 4.83 FIP. Henderson was charged with 17 … [Read more...]