Cubs Invite Whopping 32 Players To Spring Training
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The Chicago Cubs will have heavy competition at spring training with a whopping 32 players announced as non-roster invitees.
Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, Pipeline’s No. 1-ranked prospect, first baseman Matt Mervis (No. 21) and infielder Chase Strumpf (No. 25) highlight the list of 32 players.
According to a list compiled by MLB.com, here are the remaining players invited:
Right-handed pitchers: Nick Burdi, Danis Correa, Tyler Duffey, Jordan Holloway, Ben Leeper, Mark Leiter Jr., Nick Neidert, Vinny Nittoli, Manuel Rodríguez and Cam Sanders.
Left-handed pitchers: Ryan Borucki, Roenis Elías, Bailey Horn, Anthony Kay, Brendon Little, Brailyn Marquez and Eric Stout.
Infielders: Sergio Alcántara, David Bote, Mervis, Esteban Quiroz, Strumpf, Andy Weber and Jared Young.
Outfielders: Crow-Armstrong, Ben DeLuzio, Darius Hill, Yonathan Perlaza and Mike Tauchman.
Catchers: Dom Nuñez, Luis Torrens and Bryce Windham.
It’s smart to have this kind of competition at spring training because it will push everyone, even the players who seem to be a lock to earn a roster spot.
Get ready.
There will almost certainly be a surprise or two from the list of 32 players.
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