Cubs and Brewers Reveal NLDS Rosters Ahead of Exciting Matchup
Cubs vs. Brewers: NL Division Series Kicks Off with Exciting Pitching Matchup
The highly anticipated NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers begins today, showcasing a thrilling pitching duel between Matthew Boyd and Freddy Peralta in Game 1. Fans from both sides are eager to witness this clash of NL Central rivals as the postseason unfolds.
Full 26-Man Rosters for the Cubs and Brewers
As both teams prepare for this critical series, here are the complete 26-man rosters for the Cubs and Brewers:
Cubs’ Roster Breakdown
- Catchers: Moises Ballesteros, Carson Kelly, Reese McGuire
- Infielders: Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson, Justin Turner
- Outfielders: Kevin Alcantara, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker
- Utility Player: Willi Castro
- Left-Handed Pitchers: Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Drew Pomeranz, Caleb Thielbar
- Right-Handed Pitchers: Aaron Civale, Ben Brown, Brad Keller, Andrew Kittredge, Daniel Palencia, Colin Rea, Michael Soroka, Jameson Taillon
Brewers’ Roster Overview
- Catchers: William Contreras, Danny Jansen
- Infielders: Jake Bauers, Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, Joey Ortiz, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn
- Outfielders: Jackson Chourio, Isaac Collins, Sal Frelick, Brandon Lockridge, Blake Perkins, Christian Yelich
- Left-Handed Pitchers: Aaron Ashby, Robert Gasser, Jared Koenig, Jose Quintana
- Right-Handed Pitchers: Grant Anderson, Nick Mears, Trevor Megill, Jacob Misiorowski, Freddy Peralta, Chad Patrick, Quinn Priester, Abner Uribe
Team Strategies and Key Player Changes
The Cubs maintain a similar roster to the one that successfully defeated the Padres in their wildcard series, opting to include 14 position players and 12 pitchers. Notably, Ben Brown replaces left-hander Taylor Rogers due to his impressive strikeout capacity and favorable matchup against the Brewers. This decision leaves Drew Pomeranz and Caleb Thielbar as the sole left-handed relievers available for the Cubs to counter Milwaukee’s left-handed hitters.
The Brewers’ initial postseason roster reveals no major surprises, with expectations that rookies Jacob Misiorowski and Robert Gasser will make impactful contributions from the bullpen. Milwaukee also features 14 position players and 12 pitchers, though standout first baseman Rhys Hoskins is notably absent. A thumb sprain and bone bruise sidelined him for more than two months, and despite returning in September, Hoskins has seen limited action.
Injury Updates on Key Players
Both teams will have to contend with injuries as two significant pitchers are not present on their respective NLDS rosters. Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed that Cade Horton will be unavailable due to a rib fracture, which prevents him from joining the active roster until Game 5 at the earliest. Meanwhile, Brewers manager Pat Murphy indicated that Brandon Woodruff’s lat strain will keep him out of the Division Series, although he may return later in the postseason if the team progresses.
This clash between the Cubs and Brewers promises to deliver thrilling baseball moments and showcase the determination of both teams as they vie for a spot in the championship series. Fans are eager to see how the matchups unfold in this intense rivalry.
