Cubs acquire LHP Justin Wilson and C Alex Avila from the Tigers for INF Jeimer Candelario, INF Isaac Paredes and a player to be named later or cash … RHP Dylan Floro designated for assignment The Cubs made official Monday the deal with the Tigers that sent a pair of prospects to Detroit for Justin Wilson and veteran catcher Alex Avila. The Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila from the Detroit Tigers for infielders Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes and a … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Activate Jose Quintana
Cubs activate LHP Jose Quintana … Option RHP Dylan Floro to Triple-A Iowa The Cubs made two roster moves on Friday prior to the opener of the three-game series in Baltimore. LHP Jose Quintana was added to the 25-man roster. To make room for Quintana, RHP Dylan Floro was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Jose Quintana will wear his familiar No. 62 and will make his Cubs’ debut on Sunday afternoon against the Orioles. With Friday’s moves, the Cubs’ active roster stands at 12 pitchers (four … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Recall Dylan Floro, Option Jack Leathersich to Iowa
Cubs recall RHP Dylan Floro from Triple-A Iowa … Option LHP Jack Leathersich to Triple-A Iowa The Cubs made two more roster moves prior to Friday’s opener of the three-game series with the Pirates. RHP Dylan Floro was recalled from Iowa. And to make room on the active roster, LHP Jack Leathersich was sent back to the I-Cubs a day after a horrible Cubs’ debut. Dylan Floro, 26, returns for his fifth stint with the Cubs this season. He has made two relief appearances during his previous stays … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Recall Jeimer Candelario, Option Dylan Floro to Triple-A Iowa
Cubs recall INF Jeimer Candelario from Triple-A Iowa … Option RHP Dylan Floro to Triple-A Iowa Prior to the first of four against Dusty Baker’s Nationals, the Cubs made two roster moves. INF Jeimer Candelario was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Joe Maddon inserted Candy into the starting lineup at third base, hitting sixth. To make room on the active roster, RHP Dylan Floro was sent back to Iowa. The Cubs’ active roster sits at 13 pitchers (five starters, eight relievers) and 12 position … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Option Schwarber, Place Heyward on DL, Call-Up Zagunis
Cubs option OF/C Kyle Schwarber to Triple-A Iowa … Place OF Jason Heyward on 10-Day DL … Purchase Contract of OF Mark Zagunis … Recall RHP Dylan Floro … Designate LHP Zac Rosscup for Assignment The Cubs announced several roster moves prior to the first of four against the Marlins in Miami. As expected, OF/C Kyle Schwarber was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. To take his place on the active roster, the Cubs purchased the contract of OF Mark Zagunis, added him to the 40-man roster and called up the … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Activate Wade Davis, Option Dylan Floro to Triple-A Iowa
Cubs activate RHP Wade Davis from Paternity List ... Send RHP Dylan Floro back to Triple-A Iowa Prior to the second of the three-game series with the Marlins, the Cubs activated right-handed pitcher Wade Davis from the paternity list and optioned right-handed pitcher Dylan Floro to Triple-A Iowa. Wade Davis will be available for the Cubs on Tuesday night as they continue their three-game series against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field. Davis, 31, is 2-0 with 12 saves, a 0.89 ERA (two … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Place Wade Davis on Paternity List, Recall Dylan Floro from Triple-A Iowa
Cubs place RHP Wade Davis on paternity list … RHP Dylan Floro replaces Davis on active roster Prior to the first of three with the Marlins at Wrigley Field, the Cubs placed RHP Wade Davis on the paternity list Monday afternoon. Davis is expected to miss one to three days, returning at least in time for the four-game series with the Rockies that begins Thursday. To fill Davis’ spot on the active roster, the Cubs recalled RHP Dylan Floro from Triple-A Iowa. Wade Davis, 31, is 2-0 with 12 … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Call-Up Zac Rosscup, Option Dylan Floro, DFA Jake Buchanan
Cubs call-up LHP Zac Rosscup …. Option RHP Dylan Floro to Triple-A Iowa … Designate RHP Jake Buchanan for assignment The Cubs announced the daily round of roster moves prior to the opener of the four-game series with the Giants. The Cubs selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Zac Rosscup from Triple-A Iowa. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Floro has been optioned to Triple-A. Rosscup, who will wear uniform number 59, will be available for the Cubs as they begin their four-game series … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Activate Heyward from DL, Recall Floro, Option La Stella, Johnson to Triple-A Iowa
Cubs activate OF Jason Heyward from 10-day DL … Recall RHP Dylan Floro from Triple-A Iowa … Option INF Tommy La Stella, RHP Pierce Johnson to Triple-A Iowa The Cubs made four roster moves prior to Sunday’s game with the Brewers. As reported Saturday before the rainout of the second of three with Milwaukee, Jason Heyward was activated from the 10-day disabled list and RHP Dylan Floro was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. To make room on the active roster for Heyward and Floro, INF Tommy La Stella … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Recall Eddie Butler, Option Justin Grimm to Triple-A Iowa
Cubs recall RHP Eddie Butler from Triple-A Iowa … Option RHP Justin Grimm to Triple-A Iowa The Cubs continued tweaking the big league roster during Thursday’s off-day. The Cubs announced RHP Eddie Butler will start Friday’s opener of the three-game series in St. Louis. To make room on the active roster for Butler, the Cubs optioned RHP Justin Grimm to Triple-A Iowa. Joe Maddon will send Eddie Butler, Jon Lester (Saturday) and Jake Arrieta (Sunday) to the hill in the three-game series with … [Read more...]