3 Chicago Cubs role changes we would already make after a week of games

3 Chicago Cubs role changes we would already make after a week of games - Christopher Morel takes over as the super utility player

The most intriguing roster decision that the Chicago Cubs made during Spring Training was opting to start Christopher Morel in Triple-A while Miles Mastrobuoni made the Major League team as a super-utility player. The Cubs stated that the decision was made in order for Morel to get regular at-bats while playing every day.

Morel had 15 plate appearances through the first 3 games of the Iowa Cubs' season and has 4 hits. Those 4 hits include a home run, a double, and a triple. Meanwhile, Mastrobuoni has 11 plate appearances through the Cubs' first 5 games with only 1 hit. Mastrobuoni also got off to a rough start in the field as he misplayed a ball in the outfield during last Saturday's game that resulted in two runs scored.

The difference in plate appearances is not major but if he is not demoted, chances are Mastrobuoni's playing time will decrease significantly once Seiya Suzuki returns from injury. Still, for a Cubs' team with expectations at the Major League level, Morel should be on the roster.