The Chicago Cubs didn't make any surprises Friday night as they tendered contracts to arbitration-eligible pitchers Jake Arrieta, Hector Rondon, Pedro Strop and Justin Grimm.
But they did clear space on their 40-man roster by not tendering contracts to four players who weren't eligible for arbitration.
Those players who weren't tendered contracts were left-handed relievers Gerardo Concepcion and Zac Rosscup, pitcher Conor Mullee and infielder Christian Villanueva.
The Cubs' 40-man roster stands at 35, which allows them plenty of room for free agent signings and trades with the annual Winter Meetings starting Monday at National Harbor, Md.
