MESA, AZ - The Chicago Cubs today optioned right-handed pitcher Esmailin Caridad and left-handed pitcher John Gaub to Triple-A Iowa, reducing their spring roster to 58 players.
Chicago's spring roster of 58 players consists of 29 pitchers (seven non-roster invitees), six catchers (two non-roster invitees), 13 infielders (seven non-roster invitees) and 10 outfielders (five non-roster invitees).