Cubs Go With 11 Pitchers, 14 Position Players On NLDS Roster

(CBS) The Cubs have elected to go with 11 pitchers and 14 position players on their roster for their NLDS matchup with the Cardinals. The only change from the roster Chicago used in the wild-card game is the expected addition of right-hander Jason Hammel and the removal of outfielder Quintin Berry, whose role was to be a pinch-runner.

That means manager Joe Maddon will have six position-player pinch-hitters to utilize off the bench. He's indicated Hammel can be used out of the bullpen as a long reliever if needed in the first three games. If Hammel isn't used -- or is used sparingly and rested -- he'll likely get the Game 4 start.

Position players

C David Ross
INF/OF Chris Coghlan
INF Javier Baez
INF Tommy La Stella
C/OF Kyle Schwarber
INF Starlin Castro
OF Chris Denorfia
3B/OF Kris Bryant
SS Addison Russell
OF Dexter Fowler
OF Austin Jackson
1B Anthony Rizzo
C Miguel Montero
OF Jorge Soler

Pitchers

RHP Kyle Hendricks
RHP Jason Hammel
LHP Clayton Richard
LHP Jon Lester
LHP Travis Wood
RHP Pedro Strop
RHP Jake Arrieta
RHP Justin Grimm
RHP Trevor Cahill
RHP Hector Rondon,
RHP Fernando Rodney

Game 1 is Friday in St. Louis, with first pitch set for 5:45 p.m.