3 former Chicago Cubs players we'll be glad are gone, and 2 we'll wish stayed

The Chicago Cubs clearly have a new look this year with a lot of fresh faces on the 40-man roster. With Spring training heating up, let's look at a few guys who were on the team last year but have found different homes. Some of these guys are going to be missed by the Cubs, but you'll be glad some of the others are gone as the season goes on.

Glad he's gone: Rafael Ortega

There's a reason outfielder Rafael Ortega did not make his major league debut until he was 30 years old. The journeyman was finally able to get that promotion and secure consistent playing time only after the Cubs shipped out their stars at the 2021 deadline. Ortega has a decent glove and provides a lefty bat, but he was never a long-term option for this team and he proved that in a full season's work in 2022. In 118 games, Ortega slashed .241/.331/.689 with 7 home runs and 35 RBIs. This performance ended with the Cubs declining to give Ortega a contract and releasing him last November. He was an adequate stopgap while the wealth of Cubs outfield prospects developed, and hopefully, he finds some success after signing a minor league deal with the Yankees in January.