Chicago Cubs set 2025 Tokyo Series Opening Day roster

TOKYO, Japan – The Chicago Cubs have set their Tokyo Series Opening Day 26-man roster in advance of their 2025 season opener tonight vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.

Infielder Matt Shaw has been selected to the 40-man roster. Right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson has been designated for assignment.

The Cubs have placed right-handed pitcher Javier Assad (left oblique strain) on the 15-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia to Triple-A Iowa.

Here is a look at the Cubs 2025 Tokyo Series Opening Day roster:

The coaching staff under manager Craig Counsell (#11) is as follows: Ryan Flaherty (bench, #84), Tommy Hottovy (pitching, #68), Dustin Kelly (hitting, #76), Jose Javier (first base, #65), Quintin Berry (third base, #0), Mark Strittmatter (bullpen, #81), Casey Jacobson (assistant pitching, #86), Juan Cabreja (assistant hitting, #63), John Mallee (assistant hitting, #80), Jonathan Mota (coach, #90), Tyler Zombro (special assistant, pitching, #88), AJ Lewis (staff assistant, #74), Erick Castillo (bullpen catcher, #93), Garrett Lloyd (bullpen catcher, #85) and Alex Smith (strategy, #97).