Twelve pitchers, including former Cubs closer Brandon Morrow, are among 21 non-roster players the Cubs have invited to spring training, which opens next week.
Morrow, the once-dominant right-hander, hasn’t pitched because of injuries since before the All-Star break in 2018 but has been healthy this winter and and offered to return on a minor-league contract. Morrow, who made $21 million on a two-year deal through 2019, makes $1 million in base salary if he stays healthy enough to make the Opening Day roster.
Other non-roster right-handers invited to camp: Jason Adam, Oscar de la Cruz, Dakota Mekkes, Caleb Simpson, Brock Stewart and Ben Taylor.