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Cubs' Rivas gets HR when ball bounces out of rookie's glove

Alfonso Rivas of the Chicago Cubs got a two-run homer when his fly ball to deep center field bounced out of the glove of rookie Jose Azocar and went over the fence

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs place Michael Hermosillo, Nick Madrigal on the 10-day IL Seiya Suzuki was also a late scratch from the Cubs lineup on Tuesday.

MAY 11, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Adrian Sampson - Loses spot on 40-man roster Sampson was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Sampson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. The 30-year-old fired a scoreless inning during his lone appearance with the big-league club.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ildemaro Vargas - Contract selected Vargas had his contract selected by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The 30-year-old missed out on Chicago's Opening Day roster but will now receive a big-league opportunity after Nick Madrigal (back) was placed on the injured list. Vargas should serve as infield depth while Madrigal is unavailable.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Madrigal - Out with back tightness Madrigal was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with lower-back tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact According to Montemurro, Madrigal felt the tightness during Monday's contest, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Ildemaro Vargas will join the big-league club as infield depth in a corresponding move.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Scratched from lineup Suzuki was scratched from the lineup Tuesday against the Padres due to right ankle soreness.

Impact Suzuki was set to bat second as the designated hitter despite leaving Monday's game with the ankle soreness, but he was instead scratched from Tuesday's lineup. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Yan Gomes will serve as the DH in his place.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trayce Thompson - DFA'd by San Diego Thompson was designated for assignment by the Padres on Tuesday.

Impact The 31-year-old joined the big-league club April 28 and will lose his spot on the 40-man roster with Wil Myers (thumb) returning from the injured list. Thompson went 1-for-14 with two RBI, a run and seven strikeouts during his brief time in the majors.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE