Cubs make roster moves ahead of Opening Day

March 27th, 2025

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs have made the following roster moves ahead of Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Right-handed pitcher Eli Morgan has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Right-handed pitcher Brad Keller has been selected to the 40-man roster. Right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet has been designated for assignment.

The Cubs have placed right-handed pitchers Tyson Miller (left hip impingement; retroactive to March 21) and Ryan Brasier (left groin strain; retroactive to March 25) on the 15-day injured list and infielder Vidal Bruján (right elbow sprain; retroactive to March 23) on the 10-day injured list.

Here is a look at the updated Opening Day roster:

Pitchers (13 + 3 IL)

16 – Matt Boyd, LHP

18 – Shota Imanaga, LHP

24 – Caleb Thielbar, LHP

32 – Ben Brown, RHP

33 – Eli Morgan, RHP

35 – Justin Steele, LHP

37 – Porter Hodge, RHP

40 – Brad Keller, RHP

49 – Tyson Miller, RHP^

50 – Jameson Taillon, RHP

53 – Colin Rea, RHP

54 – Ryan Brasier, RHP^

55 – Ryan Pressly, RHP

56 – Nate Pearson, RHP

66 – Julian Merryweather, RHP

72 – Javier Assad, RHP^

Catchers (2)

9 – Miguel Amaya

15 – Carson Kelly

Infielders (7 + 1 IL)

2 – Nico Hoerner

3 – Justin Turner

5 – Jon Berti

6 – Matt Shaw

7 – Dansby Swanson

17 – Vidal Bruján (S)*

25 – Gage Workman (L)

29 – Michael Busch (L)

Outfielders (4)

4 – Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)

8 – Ian Happ (S)

27 – Seiya Suzuki

30 – Kyle Tucker (L)

* 10-day I.L.

^ 15-day I.L.

# 60-day I.L.

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).