Cubs make third roster cuts of spring … Includes OF/INF Ian Happ The Cubs announced the third round of Spring Training roster cuts prior to Saturday’s game in Scottsdale against the Rockies. The Cubs have assigned six players to minor league camp and granted right-handed pitcher Junichi Tazawa his release, reducing their spring roster from 40 to 33 players. The Cubs made the right, but surprising move, and decided to send OF/INF Ian Happ to Iowa to begin the 2019 season. Right-handed … [Read more...]
Cubs Agree to Terms with 17 Players on 2019 Contracts
Cubs agree to terms with all 17 auto-renewal players (0-3 men) on contracts for upcoming season The Cubs made it official on Sunday afternoon just after the beginning of the practice game against the White Sox in Mesa. The Cubs have agreed to 2019 contract terms with 17 players on their 40-man roster with zero-to-three years of Major League service. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The following players have agreed to 2019 contract … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Recall Cory Mazzoni, Option Alec Mills
Cubs recall RHP Cory Mazzoni from Triple-A Iowa, RHP Alec Mills sent back to Iowa The Iowa shuttle continued Saturday for the Cubs. A day after being called up from Iowa, RHP Alec Mills was sent back down to Triple-A. RHP Cory Mazzoni was recalled to give Joe Maddon another option out of the bullpen. The Cubs are utilizing the rules to perfection. With Cole Hamels expected to be with the club at some point Saturday, he will not be added to the active roster until Sunday. The Cubs took … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Make Cole Hamels Trade Official, Recall Alec Mills
Cubs officially announced acquiring LHP Cole Hamels from the Rangers … RHP Alec Mills recalled from Triple-A Iowa The Cubs made the official announcement on Friday that the team acquired veteran lefty Cole Hamels from the Rangers. The Cubs also received cash in the deal, reportedly $5 million of the $13.9 million guaranteed to Hamels between his remaining salary and buyout on the $6 million club option for the 2019 season. The Cubs sent RHP Eddie Butler, minor league RHP Rollie Lacy and a … [Read more...]
Cubs Make Second Round of Spring Roster Cuts
Cubs reduce Spring Training Roster to 40 Players … Nine Players Sent to Minor League Camp, Seven of Nine Optioned to Triple-A Iowa The Cubs announced the second round of Spring Training Roster cuts prior to the second of two practice games Tuesday night. The Cubs assigned nine players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 49 to 40 players. Right-handed pitchers Luke Farrell, Cory Mazzoni, Alec Mills and Jen-Ho Tseng; left-handed pitchers Dario Alvarez and Rob Zastryzny; … [Read more...]
Cubs Sign 21 Players to 2018 Contracts
Cubs sign 21 players with 0-3 years of Major League service time to contracts for the 2018 season The Cubs announced Sunday the team has agreed to 2018 contract terms with 20 players on their 40-man roster with zero-to-three (0-3) years of Major League service and renewed the contract of infielder/outfielder Ian Happ. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The following players have agreed to 2018 contract terms: • Right-handed Pitchers: Adbert Alzolay, Eddie Butler, Oscar De La … [Read more...]
Cubs Reduce Spring Training Roster to 36 Players
Jeimer Candelario was one of six players the Cubs assigned to minor league camp Thursday … RHP Jim Henderson was granted his release The Cubs announced the fourth set of cuts to the team’s Spring Training roster on Thursday afternoon prior to the exhibition game with the Diamondbacks. The Cubs removed seven players from the spring roster, which officially stands now at 36 players. The Cubs optioned RHP Jake Buchanan, RHP Alec Mills and 3B/1B Jeimer Candelario to Triple-A Iowa. RHP Williams … [Read more...]
Cubs Agree to Terms with 25 Players on 2017 Contracts
Cubs agree to terms with 25 players on 2017 contracts … Kris Bryant sets pre-arbitration record The Cubs have agreed to 2017 contract terms with 25 players on their 40-man roster with zero-to-three years of Major League service. The team did not disclose the terms of the contracts. The following players have agreed to 2017 contract terms: Right-handed pitchers Aaron Brooks, Jake Buchanan, Eddie Butler, Carl Edwards Jr., Kyle Hendricks, Pierce Johnson, Alec Mills, Felix Pena, Jose … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Acquire Alec Mills from Royals for Donnie Dewees
Cubs acquire RHP Alec Mills from the Royals for OF Donnie Dewees … Designate LHP David Rollins for assignment The Cubs made another deal Wednesday to add pitching depth to the system. The Cubs acquired RHP Alec Mills from the Kansas City Royals for minor league outfielder Donnie Dewees. To make room on the 40-man roster for Mills, left-handed reliever David Rollins was designated for assignment. With Wednesday’s roster moves, the Cubs 40-man roster officially stands at 40 players less than … [Read more...]