Scott Maine optioned to Class AAA Iowa

MESA, Ariz. — While the fifth-starter drama continues to play out this spring, the makeup of the rest of the Cubs’ Opening Day pitching staff took shape with a small round of cuts Wednesday.

Among the cuts was left-hander Scott Maine. The move eliminated the option of carrying four lefty relievers and seemed to assure three in the bullpen.

Manager Mike Quade, however, suddenly suggested that he might choose to carry only two (apparently not wanting to tell second-year pitcher James Russell just yet that he’s on the roster).

Maine, in his first big-league camp after debuting last summer, was optioned to Class AAA Iowa along with right-hander Justin Berg. Non-roster righties Angel Guzman and Todd Wellemeyer, both battling back from injuries, were reassigned to minor-league camp, leaving four pitchers over the opening limit in camp.



(suntimes.com)