{"id":559453,"date":"2026-03-23T17:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/559453\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:38:23","slug":"chicago-cubs-announce-roster-decision-with-4-year-mlb-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/559453\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Cubs Announce Roster Decision With 4-Year MLB Player"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263940850.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>MESA, ARIZONA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Pitcher Collin Snider #52 of the Chicago Cubs throws during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Cleveland Guardians at Sloan Park on February 27, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday night, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Chicago Cubs\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/chicago-cubs\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200834\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Cubs<\/a> beat the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Milwaukee Brewers\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/milwaukee-brewers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200832\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> by a score of 12-0 in their most recent spring training game.<\/p>\n<p>They have just two more exhibition games before their Opening Day matchup against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Washington Nationals\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/washington-nationals\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200833\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Nationals<\/a> on March 26.<\/p>\n<p>Cubs Announce Roster Decision With 4-Year Player<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5849695\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5849695\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2239681932.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5849695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN \u2013 OCTOBER 06: Manager Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game two of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 06, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, the Cubs <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Cubs\/status\/2035755420006891894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">announced<\/a> a series of roster moves.<\/p>\n<p>One of those decisions involved reassigning <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Collin Snider\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/collin-snider\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200835\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Collin Snider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/chicagotribune\/status\/2035865374114091213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">The Chicago Tribune wrote:<\/a> \u201cThe Chicago Cubs again trimmed their big-league camp roster before Sunday\u2019s Cactus League finale by returning infielder Jonathon Long, and right-handed relievers <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Corbin Martin\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/corbin-martin\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200836\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corbin Martin<\/a> and Collin Snider to the minor-league side.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5849703\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5849703\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2262157014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5849703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyMESA, ARIZONA \u2013 FEBRUARY 17: Pitcher Collin Snider #52 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during photo day at Sloan Park on February 17, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Snider is coming off a season where he appeared in 24 games for the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Seattle Mariners\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/seattle-mariners\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200837\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle Mariners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He had a 2-1 record with a 5.47 ERA.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5849698\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5849698\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2165589772.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5849698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettySEATTLE, WA \u2013 AUGUST 09: Reliever Collin Snider #52 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch during the seventh inning of a game against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"New York Mets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200840\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Mets<\/a> at T-Mobile Park on August 9, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Snider\u2019s Entire MLB Career<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5849697\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5849697\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1240403842.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5849697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyST LOUIS, MO \u2013 MAY 02: Collin Snider #40 of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Kansas City Royals\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200841\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Royals<\/a> pitches against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"St. Louis Cardinals\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/st-louis-cardinals\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200842\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium on May 2, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Snider was picked in the 12th round of the 2017 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"MLB\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200843\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLB<\/a> Draft out of Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Seattle, the 30-year-old has also spent time with the Kansas City Royals over four seasons in the league.<\/p>\n<p>He has gone 9-7 with a 4.48 ERA in 128 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheWrigleyWire\/status\/2032521629952250195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">@TheWrigleyWire wrote (on March 13):<\/a> \u201cCubs Spring Training K% Leaders (min. 3 IP):<\/p>\n<p>1. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Gavin Hollowell\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/gavin-hollowell\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200846\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gavin Hollowell<\/a> \u2014 50.0% 2. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Jack Neely\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/jack-neely\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200845\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jack Neely<\/a> \u2014 46.7% 3. Collin Snider \u2014 44.4% 4. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Matthew Boyd\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/matthew-boyd\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200844\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matthew Boyd<\/a> \u2014 36.8% 5. Corbin Martin \u2014 30.0%\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5849712\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5849712\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2216124408.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5849712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON \u2013 MAY 14: Collin Snider #52 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"New York Yankees\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-yankees\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200847\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Yankees<\/a> at T-Mobile Park on May 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Cubs Ahead Of Opening Day<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5849721\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5849721\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2239267424.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5849721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 SEPTEMBER 30: <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Matt Shaw\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/matthew-shaw\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200863\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Shaw<\/a> #6 and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Dansby Swanson\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/dansby-swanson\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200861\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dansby Swanson<\/a> #7 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"San Diego Padres\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/san-diego-padres\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200856\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego Padres<\/a> in Game One of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on September 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs have a very talented roster led by <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Michael Busch\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/michael-busch\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200857\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Busch<\/a>, Dansby Swanson, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Alex Bregman\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/alexander-bregman\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200862\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Bregman<\/a> and others that should be able to contend in the National League.<\/p>\n<p>They are already coming off a season where they were the second-place team in the NL Central with a 92-70 record.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5845468\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5845468\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5845468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 OCTOBER 09: Manager Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the media during a press conference before game four of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on October 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>The franchise last won a World Series Championship during the 2016 season when they beat the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Cleveland Guardians\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/cleveland-guardians\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200860\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Guardians<\/a> in seven games.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Cubs\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty MESA, ARIZONA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Pitcher Collin Snider #52 of the Chicago Cubs throws during the fifth&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":559454,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[558],"tags":[64,63,591,85],"class_list":["post-559453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mlb","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-mlb","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=559453"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559453\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/559454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=559453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=559453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=559453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}