Wesneski "next man up" in Cubs rotation
Jun 28 2024
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago Cubs
NEWS: Chicago placed RHP Javier Assad on the 15-day IL with a right forearm extensor strain and signed RHP Vinny Nittoli to a major league contract.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: According to manager Craig Counsell, Assad has been feeling discomfort in his throwing arm “off and on” for a couple of weeks and the issue flared up while Assad was playing catch on Wednesday, prompting a move to the IL retroactive to Monday. With Chicago being cautious with Ben Brown’s recovery from a neck strain and Jordan Wicks not expected to return from his oblique strain until after the All-Star Break, Hayden Wesneski is expected to be the next man up in Chicago’s rotation. Wesneski has been filling a relief role for...
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