Trending Now - Michael Conforto Included in Cubs' Opening Day Roster

WHO:

Michael Conforto, veteran outfielder for the Chicago Cubs

Seiya Suzuki, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs

Jed Hoyer, Cubs president of baseball operations

Craig Counsell, Cubs manager

Jonathon Long, first-base prospect for the Cubs

Chas McCormick, non-roster outfielder for the Cubs

Pedro Ramírez, Cubs prospect

Nico Hoerner, Cubs second baseman

Jason Kanzler, Cubs director of player development

WHAT:

Michael Conforto has been informed he will be on the Cubs' Opening Day roster for the 2026 season.

Seiya Suzuki has been ruled out for Opening Day due to a right knee injury.

Conforto's contract includes a $2 million base salary if he makes the big-league roster.

The Cubs returned Jonathon Long and Chas McCormick to Minor League camp.

Pedro Ramírez hit .367 (11-for-30) with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 15 Cactus League games.

Ramírez had a .432 on-base percentage and a .633 slugging percentage during spring training.

WHERE:

Mesa, Arizona, where the Cubs' spring training camp is located.

WHEN:

The Cubs will finalize their roster decisions by March 24th, 2026.

Conforto's last significant roster announcement was at age 24.

Conforto's previous season with the Dodgers was in 2025.

WHY:

Conforto made the team due to Suzuki's injury and the absence of Tyler Austin, who is recovering from knee surgery.

The Cubs are looking to build depth and versatility in their roster.

HOW:

Conforto was a non-roster invitee to spring training and had to compete for a spot on the roster.

The Cubs are monitoring player movements around the league for potential roster adjustments.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:19 UTC)

In a significant update from the Cubs' spring training camp in Mesa, Arizona, Michael Conforto has officially secured a spot on the team's Opening Day roster for the 2026 season, while Seiya Suzuki will miss the opener due to a right knee injury. Conforto's contract includes a $2 million base salary contingent on making the big-league roster, and his inclusion comes as the Cubs aim to bolster their depth and versatility following the absence of Tyler Austin, who is recovering from knee surgery. Meanwhile, Cubs prospect Pedro Ramírez has impressed during spring training, hitting .367 with two home runs and 12 RBIs, as the team prepares to finalize their roster decisions by March 24.