The Chicago Cubs have started to reassign players including top draft picks Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters. Jackson, an outfielder, was the Cubs' No. 1 Draft pick last June, while Vitters was the top pick in 2007.
Mitch Atkins was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and David Patton, whom the Cubs acquired in December 2008 in the Rule 5 Draft, was optioned to Double-A Tennessee. Both are right-handed pitchers.
Jackson, Vitters, catchers Steve Clevenger and Blake Lalli, infielder Matt Camp, and pitchers Jeff Kennard and Vince Perkins all were assigned to the Minor League camp.