Javier Assad - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with big club The Cubs recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Assad was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but he's back with the Cubs one day later after the big club placed Edward Cabrera (blister) on the 15-day injured list. Prior to being sent down to the minors, Assad was moved to the bullpen after the Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. However, Assad -- who has started in 10 of 21 major-league games this season -- could return to the team's rotation following Cabrera's recent injury.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homer and drive in 4 runs as the Cardinals pound the Cubs 11-4

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Dispatched to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Assad lost his spot in the rotation in the aftermath of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and after making his last two appearances as a reliever, he'll now end up losing his spot on the active roster after the Cubs reinstated Edward Cabrera (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start versus the Cardinals. Even though the Cubs now have a full rotation, Assad is expected to get stretched back out at Triple-A to offer insurance in case injuries test the big club's starting depth down the stretch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Credited with second save Assad secured the save against the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.

Impact After the Cubs built a 9-5 lead in the sixth inning, Assad closed it out for Chicago on Wednesday to help give other members of the bullpen a respite. The right-hander has a quality 3.59 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 53:21 K:BB with two saves in as many chances over 80.1 innings this season (10 starts), and he should remain a swingman as opposed to a consistent high-leverage option.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Back in bullpen Sunday Assad tossed a perfect inning of relief Sunday in the Cubs' 10-2 win over the Royals.

Impact Assad had started in both of his previous two appearances, but he looks poised to stick in a relief role after the Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes prior to Aug. 3 trade deadline and broke them into the rotation last week. Pitching out of the bullpen for the first time since July 25, Assad made quick work of the Royals, needing just five pitches to retire the side and close out the blowout win. Expect most of Assad's opportunities moving forward to come in lower-leverage situations.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs. Dodgers Lineup: Pete Crow-Armstrong at DH? Happ Back in Left, More The Chicago Cubs have a chance to sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers after another convincing win in their home ballpark on Tuesday. Javier Assad...

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Tosses 5.2 innings in no-decision Assad didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Dodgers. He tossed 5.2 innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out three.

Impact Assad matched Tarik Skubal pound for pound, and he ended just one out away from recording what would've been his first quality start since early June. It remains to be seen if Assad will stay in the rotation following the deadline acquisitions of Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, but as of now, he's tipped to make his next start Tuesday on the road against the Nationals. Assad owns a 3.58 ERA across 19 appearances (10 starts) and 75.1 innings with the Cubs in 2026. This is the third time in four seasons he has made at least 10 starts in a season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Clay Holmes says he is looking forward to pitching in front of the Cubs' stellar defense

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AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

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Awarded start Tuesday Assad is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Assad earned himself a second straight turn through the rotation after he struck out six and allowed one earned run on six hits and two walks in 4.1 innings in a start against the Cardinals on Thursday. The right-hander could have a longer leash Tuesday after tossing just 83 pitches versus St. Louis, but he'll also get a tougher matchup, taking on a Dodgers offense that has posted an MLB-best 113 wRC+ on the season. In addition to facing off against a tough lineup, Assad's chances of earning a win will be further dimmed by going head-to-head with two-time Cy Young Award Tarik Skubal, who will make his Dodgers debut Tuesday.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision vs. St. Louis Assad did not factor into the decision for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.1 innings.

Impact Assad worked out of the bullpen in each of his last two outings, but he was thrust back into a starting role Thursday after Shota Imanaga's scheduled start was pushed back to Friday against the Yankees. Assad allowed at least two baserunners in three of the five innings he pitched in but limited the damage to just one run. Given that Edward Cabrera (hamstring) and Ben Brown (hand) are both still on the 15-day IL, Assad should make at least one more turn in the rotation, which would line him up to face the Dodgers at home next week.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman lifts Cubs to 4-2 victory over Cardinals in 10 innings.

Alex Bregman drove in the go-ahead run with a 10th-inning double and the Chicago Cubs went on to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JULY 30 • Associated Press

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JULY 30 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Drawing start Thursday Assad will start Thursday's game in St. Louis, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Shota Imanaga had been listed as the starter for Thursday's series finale, but he and the other Cubs starters will be pushed back in order to bake in some extra rest. Assad went three shutout innings out of the bullpen in his last appearance Saturday in Pittsburgh, so he'll be taking the ball on four days' rest. The righty has not made a start in nearly three weeks, so he will not have a full workload at his disposal.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Works out of bullpen Monday Assad struck out two and allowed one unearned run on two hits and one walk over an inning of relief Monday in the Cubs' 8-6 loss to the Tigers in 10 innings.

Impact Assad had started in his final two appearances before the All-Star break, but he ended up getting bumped to the bullpen to begin the second half after Jameson Taillon returned from the injured list and re-entered the rotation Monday. The Cubs further bolstered their rotation depth with the acquisition of Aaron Civale over the weekend, so Assad may not be in store for any starting opportunities anytime soon.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Torkelson and Dingler help the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings

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JULY 21 • Associated Press

Posts another effective start Assad completed five innings against Cincinnati in a no-decision Saturday, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out four batters.

Impact It wasn't the most dominant of performances by Assad, as he served up two homers among seven total hits. However, both long balls were of the solo variety, and the the right-hander otherwise dodged damage in the scoring column -- in part due to throwing an efficient 54 of 82 pitches for strikes and issuing zero free passes. Since re-entering the rotation July 5, Assad has held his own, allowing two runs over 9.2 frames with a 6:2 K:BB. However, Jameson Taillon (hamstring) is slated to return shortly after the All-Star break, and Edward Cabrera (hamstring) may not be far behind, so it's up in the air whether Assad will remain in the rotation beyond late July.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman's 2-run homer in the 7th propels the Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the Reds

Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Hunter Greene strikes out 12 and allows 3 hits in 7 innings as Reds defeat Cubs 4-0

Hunter Greene struck out 12 and allowed three hits in seven dominant innings, Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday nigh...

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Handed another start Assad is slated to start Saturday's game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Impact After being deployed in the bullpen June 30 versus the Padres, Assad slotted back into the rotation this past Sunday against the Cardinals, taking a no-decision while tossing 4.2 scoreless frames. With Jameson Taillon (hamstring) set to remain on his rehab assignment this week before likely returning from the 15-day injured list following the All-Star break, Assad will stick in a starting role for at least one more appearance. Once Taillon is activated, the Cubs will have rotation spots available for only two of Assad, Colin Rea and David Peterson.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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