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From the Wire: Cubs Recall Victor Caratini, DFA Chris Gimenez

July 4, 2018 2:52 pm By Neil Leave a Comment

Cubs recall C/1B Victor Caratini from Triple-A Iowa … C Chris Gimenez designated for assignment The Cubs made two roster moves prior to the Fourth of July game against the Tigers. The Cubs recalled catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini from Iowa. To make room on the active roster, veteran catcher Chris Gimenez was designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster officially stands at 38 players. Victor Caratini is back up in the majors and should remain on the big league team for the … [Read more...]

From the Wire: Cubs Bring Up Chris Gimenez, Option Victor Caratini to Iowa

May 26, 2018 3:16 pm By Neil Leave a Comment

Cubs select contract of catcher Chris Gimenez, call up from Iowa … C/1B Victor Caratini optioned to Triple-A Iowa … INF/OF Efren Navarro designated for assignment The Cubs made three roster moves prior to Saturday night’s game against the Giants. The Cubs selected the contract of C Chris Gimenez from the Iowa Cubs, added him to the 40-man roster and called him up to the big leagues. To make room on the 25-man roster, C/1B Victor Caratini was optioned to the I-Cubs. And to open a spot on … [Read more...]

Closer By Committee, the Roster Shuffle and Cubs News and Notes

April 13, 2014 12:15 am By Neil 37 Comments

Rick Renteria announced prior to Saturday’s game that Jose Veras would not be closing games for the Cubs, at least for now. Jose Veras carried a rough spring into the regular season and simply cannot throw enough strikes to close games. Veras has never been known for his command, but he has not struggled to the extent he has this year during his career. Renteria will play matchups late in games when his team has the lead for now. Which means Pedro Strop, Justin Grimm and Hector Rondon will … [Read more...]

Off Days, Matchups, a Rumor and Cubs Big League and Minor League News and Notes

April 8, 2014 12:01 am By Neil 35 Comments

With Monday’s off day in the rearview mirror, the Cubs begin a stretch Tuesday night of six games in a row against the Pirates and Cardinals. Following next Monday’s day off, the Cubs will spend two days in the Bronx facing the Yankees. The Cubs have two more off days over the next 10 days before beginning a stretch of 13 games in a row before their next day off (May 1). Jed Hoyer said that the Cubs will play Mike Olt against right handers and they do not view him as strictly a platoon … [Read more...]

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