MESA, AZ -- The Chicago Cubs today announced a series of transactions reducing the club's spring training camp roster to 45 players.
Three players were optioned to Iowa (AAA): IF Brendan Harris, RHP Jonathan Leicester and LHP Felix Sanchez.
Three players were optioned to West Tenn (AA): RHP Angel Guzman, LHP Renyel Pinto and IF Ronny Cedeno.
One player was optioned to Daytona (A): LHP Carlos Vasquez.
Two non-roster invitees were returned to minor league camp: RHP Scott Chiasson and LHP John Foster.
The positional breakdown of the players remaining in major league camp: 21 pitchers, 4 catchers, 10 infielders and 10 outfielders.