Chicago Cubs Roster 2022

Meet the Players

Infielders

Patrick Wisdom anchored first base for the majority of the 2022 season, starting 115 games there. He finished the year with a .768 OPS and 25 home runs, while also seeing time at second and third.

Nico Hoerner started 156 games at second base, missing time late in the season due to injury. He is a slick fielder who provides solid contact at the plate.

David Bote played 85 games at third base in 2022, but has also seen time at second and shortstop. He is known for his defensive versatility and his ability to hit left-handed pitching well.

Shortstop Dansby Swanson was acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Braves in December 2022. He is a two-time Gold Glove winner known for his defensive prowess and leadership.

Outfielders

Ian Happ was the Cubs' primary center fielder in 2022, starting 135 games there. He is a versatile player who can also play second and third base. He is a good hitter with some power, finishing the 2022 season with a .773 OPS.

Seiya Suzuki signed a major contract with the Cubs prior to the 2022 season. He played in only 111 games due to injury, but showed flashes of his potential with a .830 OPS and 14 home runs.

Patrick Wisdom played 23 games in the outfield in 2022, but is primarily known for his work at first base.

Nelson Velazquez played 74 games in the outfield in 2022, primarily in right field. He is a good defensive player with some pop in his bat. He finished the 2022 season with a .745 OPS.

Catchers

Willson Contreras was the Cubs' primary catcher in 2022. He is a good hitter with some power, finishing the season with a .788 OPS and 22 home runs. He is also a good defensive catcher.

Yan Gomes was acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics in August 2022. He is a veteran catcher with a good reputation for handling pitchers.

Pitchers

The Cubs' rotation in 2022 was led by Marcus Stroman, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Justin Steele, and Keegan Thompson.

Stroman was acquired in a trade with the New York Mets prior to the 2022 season. He is a veteran pitcher with a good track record of success.

Hendricks is a veteran pitcher who has been with the Cubs since 2014. He is a reliable innings eater who can give the Cubs a quality start most times out.

Smyly was acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Braves prior to the 2022 season. He is a left-handed pitcher who can miss bats. He missed time in 2022 due to injury.

Steele emerged as a solid starter for the Cubs in 2022. He finished the season with a 3.18 ERA in 24 starts.

Thompson was a swingman for the Cubs in 2022, starting 18 games and making 21 relief appearances.

The Cubs' bullpen in 2022 was led by Rowan Wick, David Robertson, Mychal Givens, and Brad Wieck. Wick was the Cubs' closer for most of the season, while Robertson and Givens were key setup men.