Cubs Set NLCS Roster, Rondon Replaces Wilson
The Cubs’ roster for this championship series with the Dodgers is nearly identical to the last round, with one exception. Righty reliever Hector Rondon will be in the bullpen and lefty Justin Wilson — who was only on the DS roster to face Daniel Murphy — is inactive.
Here’s the full roster:
PITCHERS (11)
6-Carl Edwards Jr., RHP
28-Kyle Hendricks, RHP
32-Brian Duensing, LHP
34-Jon Lester, LHP
38-Mike Montgomery, LHP
41-John Lackey, RHP
46-Pedro Strop, RHP
49-Jake Arrieta, RHP
56-Hector Rondon, RHP
62-José Quintana, LHP
71-Wade Davis, RHP
POSITION PLAYERS (14)
2-Tommy La Stella, INF
5-Albert Almora Jr., OF
8-Ian Happ, INF
9-Javier Báez, INF
12-Kyle Schwarber, OF
13-Alex Avila, C
17-Kris Bryant, INF
18-Ben Zobrist, INF
22-Jason Heyward, OF
24-Leonys Martín, OF
27-Addison Russell, INF
30-Jon Jay, OF
40-Willson Contreras, C
44-Anthony Rizzo, INF
In other roster news, reigning Rookie of the Year Corey Seager is inactive for the Dodgers. LA Times beat writer Andy McCullough was as surprised by the move as anyone, speculating that the Dodgers might find a way to sneak the shortstop back onto the roster.
Joc Pederson is also active, while Pedro Baez is not.
Yikes, Corey Seager is not on the roster. Wow.
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) October 14, 2017
The Dodgers could find an injury, but it would have to be a real one, and that player wouldn't be eligible for the World Series.
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) October 14, 2017
