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 | ||||||
72 | Javier Assad | SP | 6'1" | 200 lbs | 29 | Tijuana, Mexico |
16 | Matthew Boyd | SP | 6'3" | 223 lbs | 35 | Mercer Island, WA |
38 | Aaron Civale | SP | 6'1" | 245 lbs | 31 | East Windsor, CT |
60 | Braxton Garrett | SP | 6'2" | 202 lbs | 29 | Foley, AL |
12 | Kevin Gausman | SP | 6'2" | 205 lbs | 35 | Centennial, CO |
18 | Shota Imanaga | SP | 5'10" | 175 lbs | 32 | Kitakyushu, Japan |
19 | David Peterson | SP | 6'6" | 240 lbs | 30 | Denver, CO |
53 | Colin Rea | SP | 6'5" | 220 lbs | 36 | Cascade, IA |
33 | Ryan Rolison | RP | 6'2" | 213 lbs | 29 | Jackson, TN |
24 | Caleb Thielbar | RP | 6'0" | 205 lbs | 39 | Northfield, MN |
49 | Trent Thornton | RP | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 32 | Charlotte, NC |
71 | Jacob Webb | RP | 6'2" | 210 lbs | 32 | Riverside, CA |
56 | Ryan Zeferjahn | RP | 6'5" | 209 lbs | 28 | Topeka, KS |
Catchers | ||||||
9 | Miguel Amaya | C | 6'1" | 230 lbs | 27 | Herrera, Panama |
15 | Carson Kelly | C | 6'1" | 212 lbs | 32 | 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 |
75 | Pedro Ramirez | 2B | 5'9" | 165 lbs | 22 | Táriba, Venezuela |
7 | Dansby Swanson | SS | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 32 | Kennesaw, GA |
5 | James Triantos | 2B | 5'11" | 195 lbs | 23 | Fairfax, VA |
Outfielders | ||||||
4 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | CF | 6'0" | 184 lbs | 24 | Sherman Oaks, CA |
8 | Ian Happ | LF | 5'10" | 205 lbs | 31 | Pittsburgh, PA |
27 | Seiya Suzuki | RF | 5'11" | 182 lbs | 31 | Tokyo, Japan |
55 | Tyrone Taylor | LF | 6'0" | 218 lbs | 32 | Torrance, CA |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
20 | Michael Conforto | DH | 5'11" | 215 lbs | 33 | Seattle, WA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dansby Swanson | Out | Late September | Left Oblique (Strain) | Swanson was diagnosed Monday with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, which typically carries a recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. |
Edward Cabrera | Day-to-day | Aug 22 | Right Finger (Abrasion) | Cabrera pitched through a blister on his right middle finger during his start in Sunday's 11-4 loss to the Cardinals, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. He dropped to 5-5 on the season after striking out two batters while allowing seven earned runs on six hits and three walks across 3.2 innings. |
Ben Brown | 60-day IL | Early September | Neck (Strain) | Brown (neck) threw a bullpen session at Wrigley Field on Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. |
Phil Maton | 15-day IL | Mid-September | Right Knee (Sprain) | Maton has been diagnosed with a partial patellar tendon tear in his right knee, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
Shelby Miller | 60-day IL | Early September | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Miller (elbow) began a rehab assignment Sunday at Triple-A Iowa, striking out two batters while allowing one run on two hits and no walks. |
Riley Martin | 60-day IL | Aug 24 | Left Elbow (Strain) | Manager Craig Counsell announced July 8 that Martin (elbow) has resumed a throwing program at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports. |
Matt Shaw | 10-day IL | Aug 17 | Left Hand (Sprain) | The Cubs announced Monday that Shaw recently resumed light hitting while rehabbing his sprained left hand in Arizona, MLB.com reports. |
Hunter Harvey | 60-day IL | Aug 24 | Right Triceps (Fracture) | Harvey (triceps/shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
Daniel Palencia | 15-day IL | Aug 17 | Right Elbow (Strain) | Palencia (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
Justin Steele | 60-day IL | Mid-September | Left Elbow (Surgery) | Steele (elbow) will throw from flat ground and then toss 20 pitches off a mound Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
Gavin Hollowell | 15-day IL | Aug 21 | Right Shoulder (Inflammation) | The Cubs placed Hollowell on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
Hoby Milner | 15-day IL | Aug 17 | Abdomen (Surgery) | Milner (abdomen) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, tossing a scoreless inning. |
Porter Hodge | 60-day IL | May | Right Elbow (Surgery) | The Cubs transferred Hodge (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. |
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 | Aug 24 | 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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