April 05--Infielder Jonathan Herrera earned the final spot on the Chicago Cubs' 25-man roster.
Herrera, a switch-hitting infielder who was a non-roster invitee, earned the spot over outfielder Ryan Sweeney, who was designated for assignment. The Cubs have 10 days to trade, waive or release Sweeney, who will earn $1.5 million this season.
Matt Szczur, who performed well this spring, also earned a spot on the opening day roster, as expected.
The Cubs placed pitchers Dallas Beeler, Jacob Turner and Tsuyoshi Wada and outfielder Chris Denorfia on the 15-day disabled list. All players were placed on the DL, retroactive to March 27.
Here's the Cubs' opening day roster:
Pitchers
27 Phil Coke
28 Kyle Hendricks
30 Jason Motte
34 Jon Lester
36 Edwin Jackson
37 Travis Wood
39 Jason Hammel
46 Pedro Strop
49 Jake Arrieta
52 Justin Grimm
54 Neil Ramirez
56 Hector Rondon
Catchers
3 Davis Ross
5 Welington Castillo
47 Miguel Montero
Infielders
7 Arismendy Alcantara
11 Tommy La Stella
13 Starlin Castro
19 Jonathan Herrera
20 Mike Olt
44 Anthony Rizzo
Outfielders
8 Chris Coghlan
24 Dexter Fowler
41 Matt Szczur
68 Jorge Soler
