Gavin Hollowell - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to minors The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

Impact The right-hander was called up from Iowa and will return there after he allowed two runs over 1.2 innings Thursday against the Reds. Ethan Roberts (finger) was reinstated off the injured list to take Hollowell's spot in Chicago's bullpen.

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Joins big-league bullpen The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Hollowell has permitted only two runs with a 15:6 K:BB over his first eight innings at Iowa. He'll give manager Craig Counsell a fresh bullpen arm.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IL Hollowell (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Hollowell missed nearly three weeks after picking up an unspecified injury. He didn't show any signs of rust in his return to the bump Saturday, striking out a pair in a scoreless inning of relief work at Triple-A Iowa.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Iowa placed Hollowell on its 7-day injured list April 12 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact Hollowell possesses a spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster, but his injury will take him out of the running for a promotion to the big club anytime soon. The righty reliever made three appearances for Iowa prior to landing on the shelf, working 4.2 innings and striking out nine batters while allowing two earned runs on three hits and four walks.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting 2026 at Triple-A The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hollowell will fall short of making the Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old appeared in seven regular-season games last season and posted a 2.57 ERA with a 12:2 K:BB across seven innings this spring.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact He was technically up as the 27th man for what was supposed to be a doubleheader Monday versus the Brewers, though the second game got rained out. Hollowell was roughed up for four runs over two innings in the first game Monday and is now headed back to Iowa.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with command Monday Hollowell allowed four runs on three hits and four walks across two innings of relief in a 7-0 loss to the Brewers in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. He struck out two.

Impact Hollowell simply couldn't find the strike zone consistently, as he threw just 21 of his 45 pitches for strikes. The righty also uncorked a wild pitch in the rough outing as the Cubs let him take one on the chin to save bullpen arms for the second game Monday. Hollowell was called up to the majors earlier in the day to serve as the team's 27th man, and after the poor performance, he'll likely return to Triple-A Iowa in the near future.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Up as 27th man for doubleheader The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Hollowell will serve as the 27th man during Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers. The right-handed reliever has pitched well during his opportunities in the majors this season, yielding just one run with an 8:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The right-hander was called up by Chicago on Tuesday and will head back to Triple-A to clear roster space for the club's trade-deadline additions. Hollowell fired a scoreless inning Tuesday in Milwaukee and has given up just one earned run across 7.1 frames in the majors this season.

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Back in big-league bullpen The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Hollowell has a 5.24 ERA with a 34:12 K:BB in 22.1 innings across 20 games for Triple-A Iowa in 2025. Since being optioned back down May 12, he has a 6.23 ERA across 13 innings. With the 27-year-old returning to the active roster, Chris Flexen was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big-league bullpen The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Hollowell has a 5.24 ERA with a 34:12 K:BB in 22.1 innings across 20 games for Triple-A Iowa in 2025. Since being optioned back down May 12, he has a 6.23 ERA across 13.0 innings. With the 27-year-old returning to the active roster, Chris Flexen was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the active roster and in the bullpen for the return of Caleb Thielbar from the paternity list. Hollowell has pitched well over his 6.1 relief innings this season with the Cubs, yielding just one run with a 5:2 K:BB.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Rejoins big club The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Chicago placed ace Shota Imanaga (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move, but Hollowell won't be a candidate to replace him in the rotation and will instead slot into a low-leverage role in the bullpen. Hollowell made one relief appearance for Chicago earlier this season, tossing two scoreless frames April 22 against the Dodgers.

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Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hollowell struck out two in two perfect innings in his lone appearance with the big club. Drew Pomeranz is taking his spot in the Cubs' bullpen.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league bullpen The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact It's the corresponding move for Jordan Wicks, who was optioned to Iowa on Monday. Hollowell had allowed three runs with a 10:3 K:BB over 6.1 frames with Iowa this season. He holds a career 6.00 ERA across 33 big-league appearances.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Hollowell made just one appearance for the Cubs during Cactus League play, allowing one run on two hits while striking out two batters over one inning. He'll work as bullpen depth in the minors to open the new season.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact He was just called up Monday but will be sent back down to make room for waiver claim Enoli Paredes, who has officially joined the active roster. Hollowell had a 1.1-inning scoreless relief appearance during his lone day with the big club.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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