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Woodford Returns to Cubs on Minor League Pact After Waiver Clearance

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RosterCHCJul 17, 11:57 AM EDT

Woodford Returns to Cubs on Minor League Pact After Waiver Clearance

The veteran righty went unclaimed on waivers, briefly elected free agency, then quickly re-signed with Chicago for Triple-A duty.

Jake Woodford was designated for assignment by the Cubs, went unclaimed on waivers, and elected free agency before agreeing to return on a new minor league deal. He is expected to pitch out of the rotation for Triple-A Iowa. Woodford has bounced through six organizations since early 2025, logging a 6.86 ERA in 61.2 MLB innings, though his FIP (4.22) and SIERA (4.35) suggest better underlying performance. The 29-year-old remains a depth option with no immediate path to the major league roster confirmed.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong emerges as Ohtani's top MVP rival

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NewsCHCJul 17, 11:42 AM EDT

Pete Crow-Armstrong emerges as Ohtani's top MVP rival

The Cubs outfielder has overhauled his approach at the plate, cutting chase rate and boosting walks to vault into elite-player conversation.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has made a notable adjustment to his plate discipline, walking more frequently and chasing fewer pitches outside the zone. The improvement has translated into production that places him among the best players in baseball this season. CBS Sports identifies him as Shohei Ohtani's primary challenger for MVP honors. The development signals a meaningful performance breakout for the Cubs outfielder.

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Jake Woodford Outrighted by Cubs, Free Agency Option Available

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RosterCHCJul 14, 7:58 PM EDT

Jake Woodford Outrighted by Cubs, Free Agency Option Available

Chicago cleared Woodford off the 40-man roster after a brief one-appearance stint following his July 4 signing.

The Cubs designated Jake Woodford for assignment last weekend when Phil Maton was activated from the IL, then ran him through outright waivers unclaimed. Woodford now has the right to elect free agency. He made one appearance for Chicago, allowing three runs on five hits over two innings in Cincinnati. The 29-year-old right-hander has now appeared for six MLB teams, posting a near-7.00 ERA in low-leverage relief work for Milwaukee earlier this season.

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Taillon Dominates in Rehab Start, Cubs Return Nearing

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InjuryCHCJul 11, 11:22 PM EDT

Taillon Dominates in Rehab Start, Cubs Return Nearing

The Cubs starter tossed 4.2 scoreless innings for Iowa on a rehab assignment, allowing just one hit and striking out three.

Jameson Taillon made a rehab start for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, delivering 4.2 innings of one-hit, scoreless ball. He struck out three, walked one, and threw 53 pitches with 34 strikes. The outing represents a significant step toward his return to the Chicago Cubs active roster. No official activation date has been announced.

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RosterCHCJul 9, 11:51 PM EDT

Cubs Add Josh Fleming, Assign Him to Triple-A Iowa

Chicago signed left-hander Josh Fleming and sent him to Iowa, while Andrew Wantz was shifted to the development list.

The Chicago Cubs signed left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming and assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate in Iowa. Fleming made his Cubs organizational debut, allowing two runs on four hits over four innings with two walks and two strikeouts. Simultaneously, Iowa right-hander Andrew Wantz was moved to the development list, opening a roster spot. Both moves are official organizational transactions.

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RosterCHCJul 8, 7:11 PM EDT

Bryse Wilson Elects Free Agency After Cubs DFA

The 28-year-old righty went unclaimed on waivers and rejected a Triple-A assignment, making him a free agent.

The Cubs designated Bryse Wilson for assignment and he subsequently went unclaimed on waivers. Rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa, Wilson exercised his right to elect free agency. Wilson had appeared in just two games for Chicago after being claimed off waivers from the Phillies, who had also DFA'd him. His Cubs tenure ended with one strong long-relief outing and one disastrous appearance against St. Louis.

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RosterCHCJul 7, 11:41 PM EDT

Cubs Promote LHP Pierce Coppola to High-A South Bend

Left-hander Pierce Coppola moves up the Cubs' minor league ladder with a promotion to High-A South Bend.

The Chicago Cubs have promoted left-handed pitcher Pierce Coppola to High-A South Bend. The move represents a step up in the organization's pitching pipeline. No additional details about his previous stats or the corresponding roster move were provided in the article.

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RosterCHCJul 1, 10:04 PM EDT

Roa Elects Free Agency After Cubs Outright Him

The right-hander declined a minor league assignment and enters the free agent market after a rough 2025 split between MLB and Triple-A.

The Cubs outrighted relievers Christian Roa and Eduarniel Nuñez through waivers on Wednesday, a week after both were designated for assignment. Roa, who has been outrighted before and thus held the right to elect free agency, declined the minor league assignment. Nuñez, clearing waivers for the first time, does not have that right and will remain in the Chicago organization. Roa struggled in both the majors and Triple-A this season, posting a 5.19 ERA-equivalent with seven walks and three HBP over 8.2 MLB innings and allowing 17 runs in 15.1 Triple-A frames.

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Cubs Quietly Re-Sign Drew Pomeranz to Minor League Deal

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RosterCHCJun 29, 10:32 AM EDT

Cubs Quietly Re-Sign Drew Pomeranz to Minor League Deal

The 37-year-old lefty, released or departed from the Angels mid-season, has rejoined the Cubs organization and is pitching at Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs signed Drew Pomeranz to a minor league deal late last week without a formal announcement. Pomeranz already made his Triple-A Iowa debut, throwing a scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts. He had a strong 2025 comeback with the Cubs — 49.2 IP, 2.17 ERA — before signing a one-year, $4MM deal with the Angels this offseason. He struggled to replicate that form in Anaheim, leading to his return to the Cubs organization.

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RosterCHCJun 28, 11:39 AM EDT

Cubs DFA Vince Velasquez, Recall Jordan Wicks

Chicago clears a 40-man roster spot by designating Velasquez for assignment as Wicks returns to serve as bulk reliever.

The Cubs have designated right-hander Vince Velasquez for assignment, opening a spot on the 40-man roster. In the corresponding move, left-hander Jordan Wicks has been recalled from the minors. Wicks is slated to serve as the bulk reliever in today's game. Chicago now has one open 40-man roster spot remaining.

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RosterCHCJun 28, 11:45 AM EDT

Jordan Wicks Recalled by Cubs for Bullpen Game Role

Chicago brings back Wicks from Triple-A Iowa, likely for a single-day bullpen game appearance before an expected re-option.

The Cubs recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa ahead of a 1:10 p.m. CT game. Wicks has struggled in two 2025 starts, posting a 15.63 ERA and 2.211 WHIP over 6.1 innings. He is expected to serve as the bulk pitcher in a bullpen game and likely be optioned back to Iowa shortly after.

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RosterCHCJun 27, 1:00 PM EDT

Tyler Beede Elects Free Agency After Triple-A Stint with Cubs

The 33-year-old right-hander has departed the Cubs organization by electing free agency from their Triple-A affiliate in Iowa.

Tyler Beede, a 33-year-old right-hander, has elected free agency after time with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate in Iowa. It is unclear whether he exercised a contractual opt-out. Beede was a first-round pick of the Giants in 2014 and has posted a 5.55 ERA across 201 major league innings with San Francisco, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. He had a strong 2023 season in Japan but struggled with an 8.36 ERA in his 2024 MLB return.

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RosterCHCJun 27, 9:38 AM EDT

Phil Maton Lands on IL Again With Right Knee Tendinitis

The Cubs reliever is sidelined a second time in 2025 with the same knee issue, raising questions about his availability for the second half.

The Cubs officially placed right-hander Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list Friday due to right knee tendinitis. This is his second IL stint with the same injury after missing nearly three weeks in April. Manager Craig Counsell indicated the team hopes to use this period and possibly the All-Star break to fully restore Maton's health. Maton has struggled this season, posting a 6.08 ERA over 26 2/3 innings on a two-year, $14.5MM deal signed last November.

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TradeCHCJun 27, 11:06 AM EDT

David Peterson Dealt to Cubs After Years as Longest-Tenured Met

Lefty starter David Peterson has been traded to Chicago, where he hopes to rediscover the form that earned him an All-Star nod last season.

David Peterson, the longest-tenured Met, was informed of his trade to the Chicago Cubs by team president David Stearns following a Wednesday doubleheader. The 30-year-old lefty expressed initial surprise but said he is excited for the new opportunity. Peterson has struggled significantly in 2025, posting a 7.71 ERA and 1.95 WHIP as a starter, though he has been more effective in a bulk relief role behind an opener. He says he feels healthy and is confident he can contribute to the Cubs.

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