Infielder Nicky Lopez has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, reports Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. That was the expected corresponding move when it was reported earlier that Matt Shaw was coming back up to the big leagues. The Cubs’ 40-man roster count drops to 39. Lopez, 30, has been bouncing in and out of the Cubs’ plans this year. He signed a minor league … [Read more...] about Cubs Designate Nicky Lopez For Assignment
Cubs Expected To Recall Matt Shaw
The Cubs opened the 2024 season with top prospect Matt Shaw in their lineup, hoping he could immediately step up and seize the everyday job at third base. The former first-round pick struggled in 18 games before being optioned to Triple-A, but it seems like he’s set to rejoin the roster after an impressive run in Des Moines. Cubs skipper Craig Counsell told the team’s beat … [Read more...] about Cubs Expected To Recall Matt Shaw
Cubs, Dodgers Among Teams With Some Interest In Ryan McMahon
Since the 8-37 Rockies are already well out of playoff contention, teams have started to scope out Colorado’s roster as a possible source of help at the trade deadline. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes that the Cubs and Dodgers are two of multiple teams that “are closely monitoring” third baseman Ryan McMahon as a potential trade candidate. This is far from the first time … [Read more...] about Cubs, Dodgers Among Teams With Some Interest In Ryan McMahon
White Sox Place Tyler Gilbert On 15-Day Injured List
The White Sox announced that left-hander Tyler Gilbert has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained left MCL. Southpaw Jared Shuster has been called back up to Chicago’s 26-man roster in the corresponding move, just a day after Shuster was optioned to Triple-A as part of another collection of roster moves. This is the second time this season that a left knee … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Tyler Gilbert On 15-Day Injured List
Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are signing veteran righty Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract, as first reported by Japanese news outlet Daily Sports. Cubs skipper Craig Counsell confirmed the signing to the team’s beat today (link via Vinnie Duber for the Chicago Sun-Times). Maeda, a Boras Corporation client, was released by the Tigers last week. “He has had success,” Counsell said of Maeda … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda To Minor League Deal