MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs today reduced the spring roster from 63 to 59 players.
Outfielder Owen Caissie has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Outfielder Brett Bateman and right-handed pitchers Brandon Birdsell and Antonio Santos have been returned to minor league camp.
Chicago’s spring roster of 59 players consists of 33 pitchers (nine non-roster invitees), six catchers (four non-roster invitees), 12 infielders (four non-roster invitees) and eight outfielders (three non-roster invitees).
An updated Spring Training roster is attached.