According to the transactions page on Cubs.com, the White Sox claimed RHP Jacob Turner off of waivers from the Cubs. Turner had not been reinstated from the 60-day DL and did not count against the 40-man roster. The Cubs 40-man roster officially stands at 40 players. Jacob Turner spent the 2015 season on the disabled list. The Cubs acquire him in August 2014 from the Marlins for minor leaguers Jose Arias and Tyler Bremer. Turner made two rehab appearances for Double-A Tennessee before he … [Read more...]
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Cubs Shut Down RHP Jacob Turner
Theo Epstein announced Wednesday afternoon that RHP Jacob Turner has been shut down indefinitely. Turner was on a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee when his elbow flared up. Epstein did not say how long the Cubs think it will be before Turner is able to resume throwing. Jacob Turner made two starts for Double-A Tennessee. Reports from the park and the numbers were positive. Turner completed nine innings and allowed five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts (2.00 ERA, 0.78 … [Read more...]
Cubs’ RHP Jacob Turner to Miss at Least One Month, Will Begin Season on DL
RHP Jacob Turner met with the media Friday morning. Turner confirmed he has a bruised bone and mild flexor strain in his right elbow. Turner received a second opinion on his elbow after tests by the Cubs’ medical staff revealed the injury earlier this week. The good news for Jacob Turner, there is not any damage to the ligament. But he will be shut down for at least a month which means he will begin the season on the disabled list. Jacob Turner is out of minor league options so the Cubs … [Read more...]
Cubs Shut Down Jacob Turner with Flexor Strain and Bone Bruise in Right Elbow
According to multiple reports, the Cubs have shut down RHP Jacob Turner and he will begin the season on the disabled list. An MRI on Turner’s right elbow revealed a flexor strain and bone bruise but no ligament damage. Turner will reportedly get a second opinion on the injury The Cubs have not provided a timeframe for a possible return. But with only one outing this spring, it would take him at least month of rehab starts once he gets back to where he was in Spring Training prior to the … [Read more...]
Cubs Exercise 2015 Option on RHP Jacob Turner
The Cubs announced Saturday the team picked up the $1 million option on RHP Jacob Turner for the 2015 as expected. The Cubs claimed Jacob Turner off waivers from the Marlins in early August and worked out a deal that sent RHP Jose Arias and RHP Tyler Bremer to Miami for the former first round pick of the Tigers (2009). Jacob Turner had mixed results in his limited time with the Cubs but showed the stuff that made him a first round pick. Jacob Turner appeared in eight games, six starts, … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Jake Arrieta Had a Good Day, Jacob Turner Ready to Start and Other Cubs News
It was another good day on the mound for Jake Arrieta. But Friday meant a little more to Arrieta as he faced his former team. Arrieta took a perfect game into the fifth inning and limited the Orioles to one run on four hits with a walk in seven innings, plus he singled off Kevin Gausman. The Cubs defense stepped up behind Arrieta as he struck out five on the afternoon and beat the Orioles. Jake Arrieta improved to 7-4 on the season with a 2.53 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP. Arrieta has 127 strikeouts … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Jacob Turner Expected to be Activated Sunday and Other Cubs News
Jacob Turner is expected to report to the Cubs Sunday and once he officially arrives at Wrigley Field he will be placed on the active 25-man roster. Turner is out of minor league options and has already been added to the Cubs 40-man roster. Theo Epstein said Friday that Turner will pitch once he joins the team. Epstein did not indicate if Turner would pitch out of the bullpen or be inserted into the rotation. And Rick Renteria did not provide any clarity Saturday on Turner’s role with the … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Designate Ryan Kalish for Assignment, RHP Jacob Turner added to 40-Man Roster
The Cubs designated OF Ryan Kalish for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for RHP Jacob Turner. When Kalish was removed from Iowa’s game Thursday night and replaced with Brett Jackson it was obvious he was involved to some degree in the acquisition of Jacob Turner. … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Acquire RHP Jacob Turner from Marlins for Two Minor League Pitchers
According to multiple reports, the Cubs acquired RHP Jacob Turner from the Marlins for two minor league pitchers. The Cubs have not announced the corresponding moves to add Turner to the 40-man roster or the active roster. And the names of the two Low Class-A pitchers have not been announced. According to Keith Law, the two pitchers are relievers. Updated 1:03pm CDT – Cubs sent RHP Tyler Bremer and RHP Jose Arias to the Marlins for RHP Jacob Turner. Turner (23.079) is younger than both … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly Claim RHP Jacob Turner Off of Waivers from the Marlins
According to multiple reports, the Cubs claimed RHP Jacob Turner off of waivers from the Miami Marlins. Turner was designated for assignment Tuesday after posting a 4-7 record in 20 games, 12 starts, for Miami this season with a 5.97 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP. … [Read more...]