Most Chicago Cubs players have already reported to spring training, despite the first official team workout not taking place until this weekend. It speaks to the excitement that surrounds the Cubs after an offseason where they acted like the big-market team they were afraid to be in recent years. Signing Alex Bregman and trading for Edward Cabrera represent the Cubs pushing their chips to the middle of the table, expecting to be a true contender during the 2026 season.
As spring training gets underway, the Cubs' Opening Day roster is mostly complete. Beyond that, there's a general sense of the role each player will be serving in.