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The first official roster cuts were announced on Friday as the Cubs shifted and maneuvered players to their respective affiliates. In all, 22 players felt the heat and, now, know of their fate. Of the 22 who received the news, 16 were assigned to minor league camp at the alternate site, while the remaining six were equally split between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa.
Among the top prospects included was outfielder Brennen Davis (No.2 overall), who the club reassigned to the alternate site. In contrast, catcher Miguel Amaya (No.3 overall) will begin the new season in Tennessee — a step up from High-A in 2019.