The Cubs have bulked up their bullpen for the National League Championship Series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, going with 12 pitchers and 13 position players.
Added to the roster is left-handed rookie pitcher Rob Zastryzny. Infielder Tommy La Stella, who made an appearance off the bench in the NLDS against the Giants, has been left off the roster. The Cubs once again will carry three catchers.
Game one of the NLCS begins at 7PM tonight in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Game two is set for Sunday. Games three, four and five will be played in Los Angeles. Games six and seven will return to Wrigley, if necessary.
The Cubs NLCS 25 man roster
Pitchers
Carl Edwards Jr., RHP
Kyle Hendricks, RHP
Rob Zastryzny, LHP
Jon Lester, LHP
Travis Wood, LHP
Mike Montgomery, LHP
John Lackey, RHP
Pedro Strop, RHP
Jake Arrieta, RHP
Justin Grimm, RHP
Aroldis Chapman, LHP
Hector Rondon, RHP
Position Players
David Ross, C
Albert Almora Jr., OF
Chris Coghlan, OF
Javier Baez, INF
Kris Bryant, INF
Ben Zobrist, INF
Jason Heyward, OF
Dexter Fowler, OF
Addison Russell, INF
Willson Contreras, C
Anthony Rizzo, INF
Miguel Montero, C
Jorge Soler, OF
