Cubs place INF/OF Kris Bryant on 10-day DL … RHP Justin Hancock placed on 10-day DL … RHP Duane Underwood Jr. optioned to Iowa … Cubs recall RHP Dillon Maples, RHP Luke Farrell and INF David Bote from Iowa … RHP Shae Simmons outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, elects free agency The Cubs made a series of roster moves on Tuesday and lost a player on the 40-man, which now stands at 39 players, to free agency. The Cubs placed third baseman Kris Bryant on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Sign Shae Simmons to Split Contract, Transfer Drew Smyly to 60-Day DL
Cubs sign RHP Shae Simmons to Major League Split Contract … Transfer LHP Drew Smyly to 60-Day Disabled List The Cubs made it official and announced the split contract of right-handed reliever Shae Simmons on Friday. Simmons was added to the 40-man roster as he competes for a spot in the big league pen this spring. To make room for Simmons, LHP Drew Smyly was transferred to the 60-day DL as he continues his recovery from Tommy John Surgery. The Cubs did not announce the terms of the … [Read more...]