Cubs Officially Announce Wild Card Round Roster vs Padres

2 hours ago, Brandon Glick said:

The Padres are in town, and the Cubs are looking to get their first playoff win at Wrigley Field since 2017.

The team has officially released its playoff roster, and there's not a ton of surprises, save for the presence of rookies Kevin Alcantara and Moises Ballesteros.

Catchers (2): Carson Kelly, Reese McGuire

First base (1): Michael Busch

Second base (1): Nico Hoerner

Shortstop (1): Dansby Swanson

Third base (1): Matt Shaw

Designated hitter (1): Moisés Ballesteros

Outfielders (5): Kevin Alcántara, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker

Utility (2): Willi Castro, Justin Turner

Starters (3): Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon

Relievers (9): Aaron Civale, Brad Keller, Andrew Kittredge, Daniel Palencia, Drew Pomeranz, Colin Rea, Taylor Rogers, Michael Soroka, Caleb Thielbar

Ballesteros should get some playing time against right-handers, though don't expect Alcantara to do much other than potentially sub in as a defensive replacement late in games.

What do you think of the Cubs' playoff roster? Are you surprised by any decisions made by Craig Counsell and the front office?

 

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Love how well Ballesteros handled himself in September. But who is he replacing in order to get playing time? Other than PH, who does he replace? 

I'm guessing Ballesteros is on the roster in the event Tucker's calf acts up.

6 minutes ago, PackLandVA said:

I'm guessing Ballesteros is on the roster in the event Tucker's calf acts up.

Probably. If no injuries I can only see him PH. 

Tucker unfortunately didn't get any rehab starts.

He IMO isn't ready for this round and Mo should replace him as DH.