The Cubs have signed right-hander Joe Ross to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had become a free agent about a week ago when the Phillies released him. Ross, 32, missed the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to Tommy John surgery. He was back on the mound in 2024 and had a nice bounceback season. He tossed 74 innings for the Brewers in a swing … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Joe Ross To Minor League Deal
Cubs Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment
The Cubs announced that infielder Ben Cowles has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man spot for the signing of first baseman Carlos Santana, a move that was previously reported. Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM was among those to relay the news. Cowles, 25, was acquired from the Yankees in last summer’s deadline deal which sent Mark Leiter Jr. to the Bronx. The Cubs then … [Read more...] about Cubs Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment
White Sox To Select Mike Clevinger
The White Sox are going to select right-hander Mike Clevinger, per reporting from Jim Margalus and James Fegan of Sox Machine. Active rosters expand from 26 to 28 today, so it appears Clevinger will take one of the two new openings. The Sox have open 40-man spots and won’t need to make a corresponding move there either. Fegan notes that Clevinger will not be serving as a … [Read more...] about White Sox To Select Mike Clevinger
Cubs To Call Up Kevin Alcantara, Option Owen Caissie
The Cubs will replace one outfield prospect for another on Monday, as ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that Kevin Alcantara will be called up from Triple-A Iowa and Owen Caissie is being sent back to Triple-A. No further transaction is needed since Alcantara is already on the 40-man roster. Alcantara made his Major League debut last September, appearing in three games for the Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs To Call Up Kevin Alcantara, Option Owen Caissie
Cubs Claim Aaron Civale
The Cubs have claimed right-hander Aaron Civale off waivers from the White Sox, according to a team announcement. Left-hander Tom Cosgrove was designated for assignment to make room for Civale on the 40-man roster. In addition the White Sox announced that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Bryse Wilson to replace Civale on the club’s active and 40-man rosters. More … [Read more...] about Cubs Claim Aaron Civale