Dylan Carlson, Scott Kingery make Cubs' roster — for now

MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs’ Opening Day roster was all but set on the last day of spring training Tuesday, with outfielder Dylan Carlson landing a spot and infielder Scott Kingery getting one with an asterisk.

Outfielder Kevin Alcantara and right-hander Javier Assad were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. It already was known that Assad would be a starter for Iowa to start the season, but Alcantara received consideration for a bench spot. Unlike Carlson, a six-year veteran who came to camp on a minor-league...