Bleed Cubbie Blue · Feb 26, 2025
Cubs reduce spring roster to 59 players
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The Cubs announced their first round of roster cuts Wednesday afternoon, and they include some injured players who haven’t played at all in spring games.
Outfielder Owen Caissie has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Caissie has been out with a groin injury and will start 2025, whenever he’s ready, at Iowa.
Outfielder Brett Bateman and right-handed pitchers Brandon Birdsell and Antonio Santos have been returned to minor league camp.