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Cubs announce 25 non-roster invitees to spring training

Cubs pitchers and catchers have a report date for Spring Training coming up next week. That will include the complete 40-man roster, plus 25 players who were announced Friday as having invitations to camp.

Pitchers (13)

Joe Biagini, Rex Brothers, James Bourque, Juan Gámez, Jake Jewell, Brendon Little, Adam Morgan, Trevor Megill, Shelby Miller, Tommy Nance, Michael Rucker, DJ Snelten and Jerry Vasto

Catchers (3)

Taylor Gushue, P.J. Higgins and José Lobatón

Infielders (5)

Abiatal Avelino, Matt Duffy, Trent Giambrone, Alfonso Rivas and Patrick Wisdom

Outfielders (4)

Michael Hermosillo, Nick Martini, Ian Miller and Rafael Ortega

Several of these players have significant MLB experience, including Shelby Miller, Matt Duffy and Joe Biagini.