The Cubs had a disheartening update on one of their star sluggers for Opening Day after his injury at the 2026 WBC.

Chicago Cubs personnel and fans will have to stay patient a bit longer before 2025 first-round pick Ethan Conrad makes his professional debut. The 21-year-old out of Wake Forest slid to No.

Jonathan Long wasn’t expected to make the Chicago Cubs’ opening day roster. The 24-year-old reached the Triple-A level in 2025, but was blocked at first base — his primary position — by a healthy Michael Busch.

The Chicago Cubs sent their minor-league player of the year to minor-league camp on March 22, paving the way for him to start the season in Iowa.

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs baseball president Jed Hoyer watches batting practice at spring training Saturday in Mesa, Ariz. John Antonoff/Sun-Times Share MESA, Ariz. — Not so fast. The Cubs may wait until they break spring training Tuesday to finalize their Opening Day roster.

New concession menu items are here for Wrigley Field and they look like an incredible upgrade for Cubs fans.

The Chicago Cubs’ opening-day roster is coming into focus. The Cubs again trimmed their big-league camp roster before Sunday’s Cactus League finale by returning infielder Jonathon Long, and right-handed relievers Corbin Martin and Collin Snider to the minor-league side.

Injuries, fatigue and ineffectiveness prevented the Cubs from overtaking the Brewers and facing the Dodgers for the 2025 National League title.