"You know most of the minor league deal veterans already, but there are several prospects who got the invite, with a special eyes-emoji shout to Jefferson Rojas. Obviously Jaxon Wiggins will get a lot of attention, too, but everyone kinda knew he'd get the invite. Also particularly notable given the sizable volume of 40-man pitchers and veterans in camp: Double-A pitchers Grant Kipp and Connor Schultz."
"Both were undrafted signings (Kipp in 2022 after the draft, Schultz in 2024 after working in independent ball), both are 26, and both showed some impressive things on the doorstep of Triple-A last year. Makes sense that you might want to see them in big league camp, evaluating them as extra depth options and also seeing where they stand as far as longer-term development goes."
The Chicago Cubs invited 18 non-40-man players to 2026 major league Spring Training, with pitchers and catchers reporting February 11 and the first full-squad workout on February 16. The group includes minor-league-deal veterans and several prospects, notably Jefferson Rojas and Jaxon Wiggins. Double-A pitchers Grant Kipp and Connor Schultz earned invites after showing promise on the doorstep of Triple-A; both were undrafted signings (Kipp in 2022, Schultz in 2024 after independent-ball work), are 26, and are being evaluated as extra depth and longer-term development candidates. Non-roster invites provide exposure to big-league coaching and veteran teammates but do not guarantee Opening Day roster spots.
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