Cubs Option Top Prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Triple-A Amid Spring Cuts

Following the re-signing of Cody Bellinger, Crow-Armstrong's reassignment to Triple-A Iowa marks the Cubs' first round of spring training camp cuts.

The Chicago Cubs made their first round of spring training camp cuts, optioning top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Triple-A Iowa.
Crow-Armstrong's reassignment follows the Cubs' re-signing of Cody Bellinger, impacting his chance to make the opening-day roster.
Despite struggles at the plate during spring training, Crow-Armstrong is seen as a future key player for the Cubs, with an expected return to the majors in 2024.
Cubs pitchers, including Shota Imanaga and Kyle Hendricks, are focusing on refining their pitches during spring training.
The Cubs' management emphasizes the importance of flexibility and performance over predefined roles for pitchers.