Cubs invite 20 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training
MESA, Ariz. ¨C The Chicago Cubs have invited the following 20 non-roster players to 2025 major league Spring Training, which begins Sunday, February 9 when pitchers and catchers have their first formal workout at the clubĄ¯s Nike Performance Center in Mesa, Ariz. The teamĄ¯s first full-squad workout will take place Friday, February 14.
The following 10 pitchers have been invited to major league camp: right-handed pitchers Phil Bickford, Brandon Birdsell, Ben Heller, Cade Horton, Brad Keller, Brooks Kriske, Trevor Richards and Antonio Santos, as well as left-handed pitchers Brandon Hughes and Riley Martin.
Four infielders have been invited to major league camp: Jonathon Long, Nicky Lopez, Matt Shaw and James Triantos.
Two outfielders have been invited to major league camp: Brett Bateman and Christian Franklin.
Four catchers have been invited to major league camp: Pablo Aliendo, Mois¨Ļs Ballesteros, Reese McGuire and Carlos P¨Ļrez.
A Spring Training roster is attached.