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Chicago Cubs Make More Tough Roster Cuts as Opening Day Approaches

The Chicago Cubs cut 10 plays from their roster as they continue to pare it down with the 2023 MLB season rapidly approaching.
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Chicago Cubs Make More Tough Roster Cuts as Opening Day Approaches
Chicago Cubs Make More Tough Roster Cuts as Opening Day Approaches

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The Chicago Cubs announced more roster cuts on Thursday as the 2023 MLB season approaches. This is always the tough point in the spring when players who were hoping to make one of the few roster spots are reassigned or cut.

On Thursday, the Cubs cut 10 players as they brought their roster size down to 41. 

The players cut were Nelson Velázquez, who was optioned to Triple-A Iowa, Sergio Alcántara, David Bote, Nick Burdi, Ben DeLuzio, Brendon Little, Matt Mervis, Dom Nuñez, Manny Rodríguez and Cam Sanders who reassigned to minor league camp.

Among the most high-profile cuts was Mervis, who in the winter many thought would have a chance of making the Opening Day 26-man roster. However, with the signings of Eric Hosmer and Trey Mancini, his shot quickly dwindled. 

It's not all bad for Mervis as Hosmer is on a one-year deal and he may yet have his chance to make it to the MLB club this season. Injuries occur which may provide a path for him this season to gain some experience. 

That being said, his spring slashline of .179/.294/.250 was less than inspiring and highlights the need for extra development. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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