Chicago Cubs Roster
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Inside the 2026 Cubs active roster
Nothing beats a sunny afternoon singing “Go, Cubs, Go” at the Friendly Confines. For lifelong fans of the North Siders, the 2026 Chicago Cubs roster brings a thrilling blend of major offseason acquisitions and highly touted homegrown talent.
After securing the top Wild Card spot and advancing to the NLDS last year, the front office proved they weren’t satisfied. They made aggressive moves over the winter to push this beloved franchise closer to another World Series parade.
As a lifelong Cubs fan, I built this guide so the Wrigleyville faithful always know who’s wearing the pinstripes. Below, you’ll find the active 26-man squad and Craig Counsell’s core coaching staff.
MLB - Chicago Cubs Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pitchers | ||||||
58 | Ty Blach | SP | 6'1" | 215 lbs | 35 | Denver, CO |
32 | Ben Brown | RP | 6'6" | 210 lbs | 26 | East Setauket, NY |
30 | Edward Cabrera | SP | 6'5" | 217 lbs | 28 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
18 | Shota Imanaga | SP | 5'10" | 175 lbs | 32 | Kitakyushu, Japan |
88 | Phil Maton | RP | 6'2" | 206 lbs | 33 | Paducah, KY |
41 | Hoby Milner | RP | 6'3" | 187 lbs | 35 | Dallas, TX |
48 | Daniel Palencia | RP | 5'11" | 160 lbs | 26 | San Carlos, Venezuela |
53 | Colin Rea | SP | 6'5" | 220 lbs | 35 | Cascade, IA |
39 | Ethan Roberts | RP | 5'10" | 180 lbs | 28 | Sparta, TN |
33 | Ryan Rolison | RP | 6'2" | 213 lbs | 28 | Jackson, TN |
50 | Jameson Taillon | SP | 6'5" | 230 lbs | 34 | Lakeland, FL |
49 | Trent Thornton | RP | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 32 | Charlotte, NC |
71 | Jacob Webb | RP | 6'2" | 210 lbs | 32 | Riverside, CA |
Catchers | ||||||
9 | Miguel Amaya | C | 6'1" | 230 lbs | 27 | Herrera, Panama |
15 | Carson Kelly | C | 6'1" | 212 lbs | 31 | Chicago, IL |
Infielders | ||||||
3 | Alex Bregman | 3B | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 32 | Albuquerque, NM |
29 | Michael Busch | 1B | 5'11" | 210 lbs | 28 | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
2 | Nico Hoerner | 2B | 5'11" | 200 lbs | 29 | Oakland, CA |
5 | Nicky Lopez | 2B | 5'10" | 186 lbs | 31 | Naperville, IL |
7 | Dansby Swanson | SS | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 32 | Kennesaw, GA |
Outfielders | ||||||
20 | Michael Conforto | RF | 5'11" | 215 lbs | 33 | Seattle, WA |
4 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | CF | 6'0" | 184 lbs | 24 | Sherman Oaks, CA |
8 | Ian Happ | LF | 5'10" | 205 lbs | 31 | Pittsburgh, PA |
6 | Matt Shaw | RF | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 24 | Springfield, MA |
27 | Seiya Suzuki | RF | 5'11" | 182 lbs | 31 | Tokyo, Japan |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
25 | Moises Ballesteros | DH | 5'8" | 195 lbs | 22 | Los Teques, Venezuela |
Top Cubs players to watch
The biggest headline of the winter was the massive addition of Alex Bregman, who brings elite offensive production and a championship pedigree to the hot corner. He’s supported by blazing-fast center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who continues to develop into a true franchise cornerstone after securing a recent contract extension.
On the mound, left-handed sensation Shota Imanaga anchors the rotation, consistently mesmerizing opposing hitters with his elite command. To bolster the staff, the front office traded for dynamic righty Edward Cabrera, giving Chicago vital pitching depth for the NL Central race.
Current Cubs injury report
MLB - Chicago Cubs Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hunter Harvey | 60-day IL | Late June | Right Triceps (Inflammation) | The Cubs moved Harvey (triceps) from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL on Sunday. |
Matthew Boyd | 15-day IL | Mid-June | Left Knee (Surgery) | Boyd (knee) is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday and is on track for a full bullpen session next week, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
Brandon Birdsell | day-to-day | October | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Birdsell (elbow) will miss the entire 2026 season, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports. |
Jeff Brigham | day-to-day | May 27 | Undisclosed | Brigham was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, retroactive to April 6, with a left oblique strain, TwinsDaily.com reports. |
Justin Steele | 60-day IL | Early August | Left Elbow (Surgery) | Manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Steele's (elbow) setback will keep him sidelined until after the All-Star break, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
Porter Hodge | 60-day IL | February | Right Elbow (Surgery) | The Cubs transferred Hodge (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
Jaxon Wiggins | day-to-day | May 18 | Right Elbow (Inflammation) | Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Wiggins was placed on Triple-A Iowa's 7-day injured list Wednesday due to right elbow inflammation, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
Riley Martin | 15-day IL | Late June | Left Elbow (Inflammation) | Martin has been diagnosed with flexor strain in his left elbow and is expected to miss eight weeks, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
Shelby Miller | 60-day IL | February | Right Elbow (Surgery) | The Cubs placed Miller (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday. |
Caleb Thielbar | 15-day IL | May 18 | Left Hamstring (Strain) | The Cubs placed Thielbar on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain. |
Cade Horton | 60-day IL | August | Right Elbow (Surgery) | The Cubs transferred Horton (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
Tyler Austin | 60-day IL | Early July | Right Knee (Surgery) | The Cubs placed Austin (knee) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday. |
Chicago Cubs coaching staff
- Manager: Craig Counsell
- Bench Coach: Ryan Flaherty
- Pitching Coach: Tommy Hottovy
- Hitting Coach: Dustin Kelly
- First Base Coach: Jose Javier
- Third Base Coach: Quintin Berry
- Bullpen Coach: Mark Strittmatter
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Chicago Cubs roster FAQ
Who's the manager of the Cubs?
Craig Counsell is the manager of the Chicago Cubs. His shocking move from the rival Brewers ahead of the 2024 season created quite a stir in the NL Central and made him the then-highest-paid manager in MLB history.
Who's the highest-paid player on the Cubs?
Third baseman Alex Bregman is currently the highest-paid player on the team. The front office signed the veteran infielder to a blockbuster 5-year, $175 million contract in January 2026.
What's the average age of the Cubs roster?
The average age of the Chicago Cubs is 29.8 years old. The roster skews slightly older than the league average due to its deep core of established veterans.
What are the Cubs' minor league affiliates?
Chicago Cubs prospects develop their skills by climbing the ranks through the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Single-A), South Bend Cubs (High-A), Knoxville Smokies (Double-A), and the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A).
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