Rule 5 addition Gage Workman has handled the Chicago Cubs’ intense spring scrutiny with flair. It showed again Monday. Workman, who can play multiple infield and outfield positions and is contending for a roster spot,

The Chicago Cubs got their top prospect into the lineup for the first time on Sunday as he starts to make his case a starter at third base.

The Chicago Cubs have continued trimming down their spring training roster this week, sending pitcher Caleb Kilian back to the minors.

24-year-old Jack Neely made his MLB debut last season for the Cubs. He played relatively well in Spring Training and has a chance to be added to the 40-man roster later in the season. Gavin Hollowell played one regular season for the Cubs last season after playing 26 games for the Colorado Rockies in 2023.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Carson Spiers pitched three good innings, and Jake Fraley and Blake Dunn hit back-to-back homers against the Cubs Sunday.

In the opener, the Cubs put up 12 runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They followed that with seven runs in their second game against Los Angeles. Chicago then scored seven runs against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday and six runs versus the Texas Rangers on Sunday. In total, the Cubs have scored 32 runs in their four games played.

Speedy Pete Crow-Armstrong generated a run in the sixth inning by creating chaos on the basepaths. He stole second, and the throw bounced into center field. He checked behind him as he ran to third and then took off for home, sliding headfirst across the plate. He also made an impressive sliding catch on a short fly ball in the second.

The Chicago Cubs have some decisions to make in regard to which relievers they roll out on the Opening Day roster. Of the pitchers in the running, Tyson Miller, Julian Merryweather, and Keegan Thompson are all out of minor league options.