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Traded to Phillies The Cubs traded Quiroz to the Phillies on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact He's been assigned to the minor-league side of Phillies camp. Quiroz, 31, spent most of his prime years in Mexico and has appeared in only 14 total games at the MLB level, all in 2022 with the Cubs.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Quiroz cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Quiroz made his MLB debut in September and appeared in 14 games for the Cubs at the end of the season. However, most of playing time came in Triple-A last season, where he posted just a .680 OPS over 148 plate appearances. Quiroz struggled to record many extra-base hits last season, which is something he will likely need to improve on if he wants a shot at returning to the majors anytime soon.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Quiroz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Cincinnati.

Impact Quiroz started the last two games and went 0-for-6 with a stolen base, a walk and three strikeouts. Zach McKinstry will shift to the keystone while Patrick Wisdom starts at third base Wednesday.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Sunday Quiroz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Quiroz has a .681 OPS through his first 11 big-league games and will head to the bench Sunday for the third time in Chicago's past four contests. Zach McKinstry will move to the keystone while David Bote starts at third base.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Quiroz isn't starting Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Quiroz is on the bench for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Nick Lodolo is starting for Cincinnati. Christopher Morel will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of Thursday's lineup Quiroz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Quiroz went 8-for-19 (.421) over his last five games, but he will be held out Thursday with the Cubs starting nine right-handed hitters against Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Christopher Morel will man the keystone for the Cubs on Thursday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving out of two hole Quiroz went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact Quiroz initially appeared in line to fill a depth role for the Cubs when his contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Sept. 17, but he's suddenly settled in as not only Chicago's primary second baseman, but also as the club's No. 2 batter. He's started five of the Cubs' last six games out of the two hole, going 7-for-18 with a 3:3 BB:K over that stretch. The 30-year-old rookie has yet to produce a home run or steal in his first 26 big-league plate appearances and didn't offer much juice in either category during his time in the minors, but his high-contact approach and favorable spot in the lineup could make him a useful contributor in the batting average and runs categories over the final week and a half of the season. Quiroz's hot run at the plate looks to have put him ahead of the slumping Christopher Morel for an everyday role in the Chicago infield.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates 6-5

Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 for their fourth straight win

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press