Template talk:Chicago Cubs roster

Glendon Rusch released
He was still on here, so I got rid of him —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 207.210.36.127 (talk) 23:50, 9 February 2007 (UTC).

Bullpen Catchers?
Should we add them to the roster? They do wear uniforms, just like the players/coaches. Tylerpatter (talk) 22:16, 11 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Standard policy has been to include only those listed here. JustSomeRandomGuy32 (talk) 23:24, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

Jeff Gray needs to be added to the roster.
 * Jeff Gray

he was traded to the Cubs from the A's

Edit request from 99.91.89.10, 29 December 2010
Please add Kerry Wood, #34 (Kerry Wood) to the active 40 man Chicago Cubs roster and move Kyle Smit to a different category. Thanks a bunch & GO CUBS in 2011!

99.91.89.10 (talk) 02:02, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Partly done. You are right about adding Kerry Wood, but Smit is on the Cubs' 40 man roster, and Wood is listed on mlb.com with no number. --Muboshgu (talk) 04:28, 29 December 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from JacobB1589, 12 January 2011
On the Cubs official site, on the roster Matt Garza is number 17 and Carlos Pena is number 22.--JacobB1589 (talk) 02:58, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

JacobB1589 (talk) 02:58, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
 * You're right. I'm making the changes. --Muboshgu (talk) 03:04, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from 207.7.188.112, 20 February 2011
Robert Coello(pitcher)was picked up off waivers after being DFA'd by Red Sox. Tx listed on MLB and Cubs Tx pages. Please add Coello (don't have a uni # yet)

207.7.188.112 (talk) 20:47, 20 February 2011 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. → ♠ Gƒoley ↔Four ♣ ← 04:27, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from JHAAS18, 31 May 2011
DJ LeMahieu

Brought up from Minor League yesterday.

JHAAS18 (talk) 12:53, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.  elektrik SHOOS  16:32, 31 May 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from, 19 November 2011
Please add the following players to the 40-man roster Pitcher Jeff Beliveau Infielder Junior Lake Infielder Joshua Vitters Outfielder Matthew Szczur Information via roster link on template

24.196.141.214 (talk) 16:21, 19 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. C T J F 8 3  19:55, 19 November 2011 (UTC)
 * ✅ per http://mlb.mlb.com/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=chc. – Muboshgu (talk) 18:44, 25 November 2011 (UTC)

Edit request on 9 December 2011
Cubs acquire Casey Weathers and Ian Stewart from Rockies; trade Tyler Colvin and DJ LeMahieu

24.196.141.214 (talk) 05:36, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. --Jnorton7558 (talk) 22:13, 9 December 2011 (UTC)

Edit request on 9 December 2011
Cubs acquire pitcher Lendy Castillo by the Rule 5 Draft courtesty of roster on Chicago Cubs official website

24.196.141.214 (talk) 17:54, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. --Jnorton7558 (talk) 22:13, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done note the addition of the source added after previous comment. --Jnorton7558 (talk) 15:53, 10 December 2011 (UTC)

Edit request on 13 January 2012
Please remove Jeff Bianchi from the roster because he has been claimed by the Milwaukee Brewers. http://www.brewers.mlb.com will confirm this.

Rpstroud1 (talk) 00:07, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Just now done. – Muboshgu (talk) 17:40, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Cory Wade NRI
I can't find anywhere saying the CUbs signed him.-DANO- (talk) 23:19, 19 December 2012 (UTC)

See Cubs website at http://mlb.mlb.com/team/roster_nri.jsp?c_id=chc HipolitoPichardoDisciple (talk) 23:25, 19 December 2012 (UTC)
 * I saw that. But I was looking for the story.-DANO- (talk) 00:15, 20 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Minor league deals don't always rate full media coverage. Cpfan776 (talk) 00:19, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 7 April 2013
Please put kyugi Fujikawa as the closer instead of Carlos Marmol

24.11.20.170 (talk) 16:11, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
 * Looks like that's already done. RudolfRed (talk) 18:38, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 10 April 2013
Please change 6 Alberto Gonzalez to 8 Alberto Gonzalez Please change 8 Jamie Quirk to 5 Jamie Quirk Please change 5 Josh Vitters to -- Josh Vitters Please add 95 Andy Lane bullpen catcher Cubs Opening Day Program is where information came from

Brianbernth (talk) 16:06, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Why? Mdann52 (talk) 13:04, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
 * those changes all contradict http://mlb.mlb.com/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=chc. Except that http://mlb.mlb.com/team/coaches.jsp?c_id=chc does show Andrew Lane. – Muboshgu (talk) 15:51, 11 April 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 3 May 2013
Please change Jamie Quirk's uniform number from 8 to 5. This is per www.cubs.com

50.194.95.233 (talk) 19:58, 3 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: Could you please provide the exact web address (eg of the article) that you found the information on. I can't seem to find it. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 02:01, 4 May 2013 (UTC)

Dave McKay, the first base coach, is now the Dbacks 1st base coach and is leaving the Cubs

72.240.180.169 (talk) 21:41, 1 November 2013 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 02:57, 2 November 2013 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 March 2014
Please change "66 Neil Ramirez" to "85 Neil Ramirez" per cubs.com Please change "39 Casper Wells" to "66 Casper Wells" per cubs.com Please change "62 Jose Castro" to "74 Jose Castro" per cubs.com

50.194.95.233 (talk) 19:03, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ All verified, edit made. – Muboshgu (talk) 19:19, 14 March 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 March 2014
Donnie Murphy should be removed from Cubs current roster - Acquired by Texas Rangers today 3/26/14

Gocubbies6 (talk) 17:40, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ Done. – Muboshgu (talk) 17:45, 26 March 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 April 2014
Please change John Baker number from 38 to 12 Please change Jose Castro number from 74 to 2 Please change Eric Hinske number for 2 to 77 Please add Franklin Font - staff assistant number 65

50.194.95.233 (talk) 20:37, 4 April 2014 (UTC) All changes verified from mlb.com video of Cubs player introductions
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: Per, Baker's number has been changed. Per , Castro and Hinske's numbers are not changed, and Font is not a coach. – Muboshgu (talk) 21:23, 4 April 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 July 2014
LiamBrady1350 (talk) 16:00, 5 July 2014 (UTC)

If you want to suggest a change, please request this in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ". If it is factual, please also cite reliable sources to back up your request, if it is style, phraseology, or addition/deletions. please obtain consensus before making your request. - Arjayay (talk) 16:18, 5 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not requested a change.

Semi-protected edit request on 10 December 2014
Please add John Lester to the roster as it just broke on Comcast Sports Net Chicago that he signed with the team for 6 years 155 million.

Also article on website of said tv station: http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/lock-it-cubs-secure-free-agent-starter-jon-lester

107.205.218.224 (talk) 06:45, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: The deal has been reported, but not confirmed. It hasn't yet been consummated, so we wait for it to become official. – Muboshgu (talk) 13:15, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Long confirmed now since the team site has had it.107.205.218.224 (talk) 17:02, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Not so. The CSN Chicago link you posted says that the deal has been agreed to, not that it has been executed. This MLB.com story says, at the end of the second paragraph: "The club has not confirmed the deal.". – Muboshgu (talk) 17:05, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
 * I meant the actual team site not CSNChicago or MLB.com, but it also says the team has not confirmed it (although that is typical for teams that have agreed to terms with a player). So fair enough. Although I think Montero was put on it right when the trade was announced and Hammels too but I don't want to argue it, just will end bad for me.107.205.218.224 (talk) 17:14, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Edit warring ends badly, but this discussion is great. Much better than all the people rushing to make changes on player pages, anyway. I appreciate the dialogue. What do you mean by "actual team site" though? It's chicago.cubs.mlb.com, which is where I got that MLB.com story I linked. As for Montero, trades are often consummated faster than free agent signings, for whatever reason. Montero was initially reported about 24 hours ago, and was confirmed by last night. As for Hamels, he hasn't been traded. There are lots of rumors, but none say a deal is done. – Muboshgu (talk) 17:18, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I meant Hammel (the guy the Cubs just signed not Cole Hamels from the Phillies). And yeah, I am a veteran of Wikia so I know those sorts of issues and the hassle a problem editor causes. And yeah, you are right chicago.cubs.mlb.com. Hmmm as for Montero that seems about right. It was reported a lot earlier than I thought it was. The Cubs site tricked me though because I didn't think MLB or the Cubs would allow that to happen/they'd have more control over their website affiliate. Anyway, shouldn't have been so pushy about it as the Lester news would be confirmed by a team press conference or by the team as some point today or tomorrow. Not like wikipedia is gonna let the news sit for 3 months before fixing it.107.205.218.224 (talk) 03:47, 11 December 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 December 2014
John Lester Pitcher

75.150.226.90 (talk) 20:05, 11 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Stickee (talk) 01:10, 12 December 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 December 2014
josh vitters no longer on roster

75.158.235.9 (talk) 02:17, 13 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done You're right, he's a free agent. – Muboshgu (talk) 03:40, 13 December 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 April 2015
16 Brandon Hyde

67.167.20.85 (talk) 02:44, 19 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Cub's website says 16. Stickee (talk) 11:20, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 June 2015
mike baxter is #29

Modernlord4 (talk) 21:07, 19 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Ebe  123  → report 19:35, 22 June 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 September 2015
Jorge Soler is no longer on the DL

50.195.19.1 (talk) 16:34, 24 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 16:51, 24 September 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 March 2016
LHP Rex Brothers was released by club on March 10, 2016. He should be removed from the roster page. The roster currently has 39 active players (1 open spot).

2601:243:B01:D77E:E9DB:5499:6BFD:9F0E (talk) 13:19, 13 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.  Eve rgr een Fir  (talk) Please &#123;&#123;re&#125;&#125; 19:17, 13 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 April 2016
Kyle Schwarzer is out for the rest of the year, should move to 60-day DL. Source: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/171161510/cubs-kyle-schwarber-goes-on-disabled-list

24.150.149.177 (talk) 22:25, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
 * Probably will be true, but so far the Cubs have only put him on the 15-day DL. Probably pending a need to add somebody to the 40-man. Cpfan776 (talk) 01:23, 9 April 2016 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: per Cpfan776 —&thinsp;JJMC89&thinsp; (T·C) 02:44, 9 April 2016 (UTC)
 * and there you go. Cubs moved him to the 60 to make room for a new guy. Cpfan776 (talk) 01:49, 12 April 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 September 2016
john lackey is off the dl now, back into starting rotation source: http://m.cubs.mlb.com/roster/40-man/ 2602:306:3494:8C30:29A8:7FEE:25B2:FD30 (talk) 21:39, 5 September 2016 (UTC)
 * This edit request was not completed before the request became nullified by the following request. -- Dane 2007  talk 22:02, 11 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 September 2016
John Lackey should be added back to the active roster, he is no longer on the DL. Source: http://m.cubs.mlb.com/roster/40-man/ 2602:306:3494:8C30:29A8:7FEE:25B2:FD30 (talk) 00:52, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
 * No changes to be made. -- Dane 2007  talk 22:02, 11 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 March 2017
Add #24 for Alec Mils and #53 for Eddie Butler 67.86.57.10 (talk) 14:48, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done  JTP (talk • contribs) 01:04, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 April 2017
Put the Staring rotation, bullpen, closer in, get rid of non-roster invitees, update the day, put the players with * in the Inactive Box and remove * 67.86.57.10 (talk) 15:21, 2 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done by someone else.  JTP (talk • contribs) 18:14, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 June 2017
Mark Zagunis #21 67.86.57.10 (talk) 20:59, 22 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format.  JTP (talk • contribs) 22:09, 22 June 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 June 2017
Change Victor Caratini's number to 20 67.86.57.10 (talk) 21:31, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done – Train2104 (t • c) 23:47, 28 June 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 July 2017
Move Leathersitch to inactive and floro to active 2602:306:8BCE:8AA0:D497:7FE2:A3F0:A379 (talk) 21:00, 9 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 23:31, 9 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Cite:http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-dylan-floro-up-jack-leathersich-down-20170707-story.html Lincolning (talk) 19:32, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 July 2017
2602:306:8BCE:8AA0:2997:A3E6:49D3:21A3 (talk) 23:08, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 23:15, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 July 2017
Put Jose Quintana in the active starting rotation, do not remove anybody on the roster 67.86.57.10 (talk) 12:42, 14 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: he isn't officially on active roster and may not be placed there until Sunday. Will change when corresponding move has been made. Lincolning (talk) 14:17, 14 July 2017.

From 67.86.57.10, He is on the active roster and has number 62, according to mlb.com, the link is here to prove :

Semi-protected edit request on 23 July 2017
Mike Montgomery to bullpen. Kyle Hendricks to starting pitchers 2602:306:8BCE:8AA0:D919:174D:B984:867C (talk) 21:23, 23 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 03:45, 24 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 August 2017
Put Rene Rivera on the inactive roster 67.86.57.10 (talk) 00:24, 20 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 01:07, 20 August 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 August 2017
Catcher Rene Rivera will wear number 7 67.86.57.10 (talk) 16:53, 20 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 21:17, 20 August 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 September 2017
OF Jacob Hannemann was DFA'd and claimed by Mariners; C Taylor Davis takes his spot on 40-man and active rosters. Chieditor14 (talk) 00:48, 5 September 2017 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting wait.svg Already done — nihlus kryik   ( talk ) 06:06, 5 September 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 October 2017
Dave Martinez is no longer bench coach, he is manager of the Nationals 67.86.57.10 (talk) 19:52, 30 October 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 20:12, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 September 2018
La Stella/Murphy out of alphabetical order 64.118.25.228 (talk) 04:56, 8 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done You're right, thanks! – Muboshgu (talk) 05:22, 8 September 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 September 2018
Doesn't render rosters properly on the team page 188.163.33.73 (talk) 21:07, 23 September 2018 (UTC)
 * I fixed it. – Muboshgu (talk) 21:18, 23 September 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 October 2018
Add Anthony Iopoce as Hitting Coach 2600:1700:3310:4C20:148:78E9:EF69:9B2F (talk) 21:53, 15 October 2018 (UTC)
 * ❌ Please provide a reliable source for this change. Fish +Karate 09:10, 16 October 2018 (UTC)


 * https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-hire-anthony-iapoce-replace-chili-davis-hitting-coach/ &#8213; Buster7  &#9742;   15:13, 16 October 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 November 2018
Jim Hickey resigned, so pitching coach is vacant, Jack Reinheimer is with the Rangers now. 2600:1700:3310:4C20:68EE:1A3D:B477:1139 (talk) 16:24, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

✅ --Izno (talk) 19:13, 22 November 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 November 2018
Add Rowan Wick, Ian Clarken, and Justin Steele to pitcher roster 2600:1700:3310:4C20:4C6C:17E7:E246:834A (talk) 21:37, 22 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. DannyS712 (talk) 23:07, 22 November 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 December 2018
Terrmel Sledge is assistant hitting coach. 74.37.80.202 (talk) 01:54, 1 December 2018 (UTC)


 * ✅ - per source. A2soup (talk) 09:23, 3 December 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 December 2018
Brandon Hyde is no longer the bench coach. 2600:1700:3310:4C20:519C:40CC:E052:1D18 (talk) 00:23, 14 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: The title of the article you presented is "Source: Orioles to name Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde next manager". Who's the source? After that came out, the Orioles GM said the report was "premature". So, wait for an official announcement for confirmation. – Muboshgu (talk) 00:28, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 December 2018
Daniel Descalso is with the Cubs. 2600:1700:3310:4C20:A9EC:D141:49F8:CAA8 (talk) 02:07, 19 December 2018 (UTC)
 * That source is outdated. It talks about "reports" and "sources". But, the transaction is indeed a done deal, so I changed the template. – Muboshgu (talk) 02:17, 19 December 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 January 2019
The cubs have 39 active players not 36. The players listed plus Ian Clarkin 73.165.32.69 (talk) 15:48, 27 January 2019 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – Jonesey95 (talk) 20:13, 27 January 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 November 2019
Anthony Iapoce is wearing number 21 not number 4 69.251.81.97 (talk) 08:49, 24 November 2019 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. NiciVampireHeart 23:05, 24 November 2019 (UTC)

Manuel Rodriguez jersey number
Manuel Rodriguez's jersey number should be 39, not 77. 50.200.136.234 (talk) 19:32, 15 October 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 November 2021
Can I or someone change Manuel Rodríguez's Jersey number? His Jersey number should be 39, not 77. 50.200.136.234 (talk) 14:50, 10 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:59, 10 November 2021 (UTC)

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/roster/40-man. 50.200.136.234 (talk) 15:55, 10 November 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 December 2021 (2)
Please change Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 1, 2021 To Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 3, 2021. 216.100.89.129 (talk) 17:27, 9 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: The last update of the template was on December 1st, so why would we change the date on the template? ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 17:51, 9 December 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 February 2023
Davis & Happ out of alphabetical order

Brennen Davis Ian Happ 142.170.54.201 (talk) 07:55, 22 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: They are not listed in alphabetical order (see Kevin Alcántara). M.Bitton (talk) 14:41, 23 February 2023 (UTC)