Baez will start the season on the DL

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The Chicago Cubs announced that RHP Neil Ramirez, INF Tommy La Stella and OF Matt Szczur have all made the Opening Day roster.

Infielder Javier Baez will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list with his left thumb injury and will be availabe to be activated on April 9.

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