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Sees bullpen thin out With Rowan Wick outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Boxberger and Michael Fulmer should be the clear top options at the end of...

Impact Boxberger and Fulmer already had a path to regular save chances according to previous report, but now they have less competition at the end of games. The two veterans may alternate in the closer role in the early going, though one of them could emerge with the job on a more regular basis. Boxberger only had one save last season with Milwaukee but did turn in a strong 2.95 ERA across 64 innings.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To get regular save chances? Boxberger and Michael Fulmer are viewed by the Cubs as the primary options at closer, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boxberger was brought in on a one-year, $2.8 million contract in December, and Fulmer was signed to a one-year, $4 million deal in February. Those two could get the bulk of ninth-inning opportunities out of the gate, though Brandon Hughes, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay also remain in the fold as high-leverage options on the North Side of Chicago. It could be a tricky situation for fantasy managers to navigate.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records second spring hold Boxberger pitched a scoreless inning with a walk and a strikeout to record a hold in Monday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Impact Boxberger has made three appearances this spring, and each one has been a scoreless inning with a strikeout. He's also recorded two holds. The veteran's spot in the bullpen is secure, though he could emerge as the closer if he continues to impress. Holdovers Rowan Wick and Brandon Hughes are also in the mix to close, along with fellow newcomer Michael Fulmer. It might be a committee situation, at least to begin the regular season.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs blank Manny Machado, Padres in first Spring Training no-hitter since 2017

The Cubs no-hit the Padres in a Spring Training game Friday. The game only took two hours and 14 minutes thanks in part to MLB's new pitch c...

MARCH 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Cubs blank Manny Machado, Padres in first Spring Training no-hitter since 2017

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Trey Mancini is planning to move around with the Chicago Cubs

JANUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

AP source: Cubs, 1B Hosmer agree to 1-year contract

Eric Hosmer has agreed to a $720,000, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, giving the team another option at first base and designated hitter

JANUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Cubs add to bullpen, agree to deal with Boxberger

The Chicago Cubs have added bullpen help and agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Brad Boxberger

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs agree to one-year deal with reliever Boxberger (source) The Cubs agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with right-handed reliever Brad Boxberger on Thursday, according to a source. The club...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Lands deal with Cubs Boxberger signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The deal contains a $5 million mutual option or $800,000 buyout for 2024. The Brewers somewhat surprisingly declined Boxberger's $3 million option last month, but between the $750,000 buyout and his new deal the reliever comes out ahead. Boxberger held a 2.95 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 68:27 K:BB across 64 innings in 2022. It's possible he could be in the mix to close some games for a Cubs team which has a murky late-inning situation.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers acquire Guerra from Rays as part of bullpen makeover

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-hander Javy Guerra from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a series of moves that reshape their bullpen

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers decline option on Brad Boxberger, claim Tyson Miller

The Milwaukee Brewers have declined the $3 million 2023 team option on right-handed reliever Brad Boxberger and have claimed right-hander Tyson Miller off waivers from the Texas Ra...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Milwaukee declines option The Brewers declined Boxberger's $3 million team option for 2023 on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander recorded 29 holds with a 2.95 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 68:27 K:BB across 64 innings for the Brewers in 2022, so it's a bit of a surprise to see the modest club option turned down. Boxberger had a 3.15 ERA in 141 appearances over the past two years, so he shouldn't have any issues finding a new deal in free agency.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Arnold cherishes opportunity after paying his dues

Matt Arnold has spent over two decades working for a handful of different major league organizations as he awaited the opportunity to run a franchise’s baseball operations

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers' Stearns: Hader trade hurt team more than expected

Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the trade of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader affected the team more than he expected at the time...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers' playoff hopes end despite 6-5 win over Diamondbacks

Hunter Renfroe homered in a ninth-inning comeback and singled home the winning run in the 10th as Milwaukee rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Brosseau slam lifts Brewers 6-0, Mets set hit batter record

Pinch-hitter Mike Brosseau greeted Drew Smith with a grand slam in the pitcher’s return from two months on the injured list, and the New York Mets squandered a chance to boost thei...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

McCutchen homers, drives in 3 in Brewers' 8-4 win over Cards

Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in three and the Milwaukee Brewers used eight pitchers in an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Adames, McCutchen, Houser lead Brewers to 5-1 win over Reds

Willy Adames and Andrew McCutchen each hit a two-run homer, and Adrian Houser allowed one hit in six innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Taylor hits 2-run homer in 10th, Brewers beat Dbacks 8-6

Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez’s tying solo shot in the ninth, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-6 win over the Arizona Di...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Hiura, Urías get key hits as Brewers beat Pirates 6-1

Keston Hiura and Luis Urías each hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s four-run seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1

AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Cruz continues to punish Brewers in Pirates' 4-2 victory

Oneil Cruz went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2

AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Yelich, Wong HR, Mitchell's 1st hit, Brewers beat Cubs 9-7

Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong each homered for the second straight game and 2020 first-round draft pick Garrett Mitchell drove in two runs with the first hit of his big league c...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • Associated Press

McCutchen has 19th career multi-HR game in Brewers' 5-3 win

Andrew McCutchen homered twice, Hunter Renfroe also went deep and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to split the four-game series

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Capitalizes on rest Boxberger threw a scoreless sixth inning in Tuesday's victory over the Dodgers.

Impact Boxberger was unofficially shut down for a few days after pitching 10 times in the first 20 days out of the All-Star break, and the rest appeared to have done him well, as he retired all three batters he faced and punched out two of them. Boxberger remains part of Milwaukee's late-inning mix, but even with Josh Hader's departure, he may have been bumped down a spot in the pecking order -- trade deadline acquisitions Matt Bush and Taylor Rogers both followed him in Tuesday's contest.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates rally by scuffling Brewers once again in 5-4 victory

Bryan Reynolds raced home on a wild pitch with one out in the 10th inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 4, 2022 • Associated Press

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