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Dylan Carlson is officially joining the Cubs' roster for Opening Day, a much-needed boost to the outfield as Seiya Suzuki continues to recover from his knee injury. With Carlson's selection, the Cubs have created depth and flexibility, especially after optioning Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa. The decision reflects the organization’s strategy for the early season, ensuring they have a reliable player ready to step in. As fans gear up for Opening Night, the anticipation is palpable, and the question arises: will Michael Busch find himself on the bench against lefties? With the Opening Day lineup taking shape, it's clear the Cubs are determined to hit the ground running in their quest for a successful season.
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Cubs BCB After Dark: Should Michael Busch sit against lefties?
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Carlson to make Cubs' Opening Day roster, boosting outfield depth
MESA, Ariz. – With Seiya Suzuki currently working his way back from a right knee injury, a priority for setting the Opening Day roster for the Cubs was maintaining as much outfield depth as possible right now. That played a role in the final decisions related to Chicago’s bench.
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MLB.com experts pick 2026 division winners, World Series champ
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Former Cardinals top prospect earns Cubs Opening Day spot in mostly expected roster
By naming former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson to the bench, the Chicago Cubs may have set their Opening Day roster.
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Cubs option Kevin Alcantara and reveal truth about final Opening Day roster spot
The Chicago Cubs optioned Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa ahead of Opening Day, a revealing tell for what they are looking for in the final spot on the Opening Day roster.
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Cubs Select Dylan Carlson
9:23pm: Chicago has selected Carlson’s contract and placed Austin on the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot, according to the MLB.com transaction log. 12:45pm: The Cubs are going to select outfielder Dylan Carlson to their roster before Opening Day, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Carlson will unlock the $2MM salary on his […]