The Chicago Cubs have made a significant roster decision by optioning top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Triple-A, as announced by the team on Friday. Despite the demotion, Crow-Armstrong has been added to the Cubs' Spring Breakout roster and is scheduled to play on March 15 at 5:05 pm ET, which will be broadcast live on Marquee and MLB digital platforms, including the MLB app. Cubs' manager Craig Counsell explained the decision, emphasizing the developmental benefits for Crow-Armstrong starting the 2024 season in Triple-A. This decision has sparked discussions among fans and analysts about what Crow-Armstrong needs to do to return to Wrigley Field.
The Chicago Cubs on Friday made their first cuts, which notably included top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong being sent to minor-league camp. @M_Montemurro has more on which players were cut, as well as two other takeaways from Cubs camp. https://t.co/arz1inz8vE
Cubs' Craig Counsell explains why top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong will start 2024 season at Triple-A https://t.co/BJEdG8Cra9
Cubs demote Pete Crow-Armstrong: What will it take for him to return to Wrigley Field? https://t.co/nZM12plbtI
.@Cubs Craig Counsell explains the decision to send down Pete Crow-Armstrong https://t.co/hhYIOz5Ai6
Breaking: The @Cubs have added top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to their #SpringBreakout roster! Watch live on March 15 at 5:05 pm ET on Marquee and MLB digital platforms (https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39, https://t.co/pJtEFvnD8b and the MLB app). https://t.co/H7UkuzoNWJ
Cubs option Pete Crow-Armstrong to Triple-A https://t.co/fGODTWeyTB