Quick takeaway: NL Central, March 14–22, 2026—cuts, options, and the last rotation and bullpen spots.
Last updated: March 22, 2026. Ledger: MLB.com transactions.
Chicago Cubs
Heavy reported March 22 moves sending Rojas, Murray, and Brigham to minor-league camp—bench, bullpen, and the last rotation spot all tightening at once. Chicago’s spring is about clarity more than surprises; who survives the next few days is who gets real innings when the games count.
Cincinnati Reds
Hunter Greene’s elbow MRI storyline from our March 10 reporting still hangs over the rotation even if the news broke before this window. The Reds are not just picking a fifth starter—they are deciding how much risk they will carry in the first turn through the order if health is uncertain.
Milwaukee Brewers
SI’s Brewers feed had Logan Henderson optioned with elbow discomfort and Perkins and Black off the big-league side of camp. Milwaukee builds rosters around run prevention and matchups; losing a reliever to discomfort this late forces a scramble for leverage innings that looked settled a week ago.
Pittsburgh Pirates
SI’s Pittsburgh notebook ran through a long cut list as the fifth starter, bullpen, and infield utility roles came into focus. The Pirates are in the evaluation business—every move is about who might be tradable or playable by June, not just Opening Day.
St. Louis Cardinals
MSN’s cuts story highlighted a veteran sent down amid a wider flurry of moves. St. Louis usually knows what it wants from the rotation; this spring looks more like a competition for innings and outfield at-bats than years past. For context on how the club announces camp trims, MLB.com’s 2025 press release is a useful template.
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About this series: Six posts cover the same spring window (March 14–22, 2026). Each post is one division: cuts, injuries, trades, claims—anything that moves the Opening Day picture. Not a full off-season recap.
Facts: MLB.com transactions. Rosters change fast—verify names and dates there or on the team site. We refresh about weekly until Opening Day.
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