Cubs invite 20 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training

February 7th, 2025

MESA, Ariz. – 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 club’s Nike Performance Center in Mesa, Ariz. The team’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, Moisés Ballesteros, Reese McGuire and Carlos Pérez.

A Spring Training roster is attached.

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