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Cubs keeping options open for September call-ups when rosters expand

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Cubs top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the position players the team is considering calling up in September.

DETROIT – The Cubs are a little over a week away from expanded September rosters and weighing their options.

The added active roster space isn’t as much of a boost as it once was, now limited to an extra two spots. And teams can only carry up to 14 pitchers in September. So, the Cubs are looking at adding one pitcher and one position player. Neither decision is straightforward.

On the position player side, the possibility of top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong debuting has generated the most hype from the fanbase.