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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon goes on injured list with left groin injury

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of a left groin injury that manager Craig Counsell doesn’t believe will keep him down f...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs to put Jameson Taillon on 15-day IL with groin injury, recall Javier Assad to join rotation Taillon left his last start with tightness in his left groin.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Taking over for injured Taillon The Cubs recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Chicago sent Assad back to the minors after he made a spot start this past Saturday, when he allowed one earned run and struck out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Angels. Assad didn't have to wait long to return to the Cubs, as he'll slot back into the rotation as a replacement for Jameson Taillon (groin), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Assad is in line to make his next start Saturday against the Rockies at Coors Field.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Cubs recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Assad made a spot start for the Cubs on Saturday, allowing one earned run in six innings against the Angels, and he'll now head back to the Windy City for a few more starts with Jameson Taillon (groin) moving to the injured list. The Cubs will plug Assad right into Taillon's place in the rotation, lining up the 28-year-old righty to start Saturday against the Rockies.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Assad was called up to start Friday's game against the Halos, and he'll be sent right back to Triple-A in favor of Jordan Wicks. Assad has a 3.86 ERA in three starts with Chicago this season, and an even better 2.93 ERA in four starts with Iowa.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for no-decision Assad didn't factor into the decision against the Angels on Friday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings.

Impact The right-hander's lone blemish came on a solo homer by Yoan Moncada in the fifth, but he otherwise kept Los Angeles in check across his six efficient frames. It was just Assad's third start of the season, stepping into the rotation following the injury to Ryan Brasier, and he delivered with a quality start. Through those three outings, the 28-year-old has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB across 14 innings.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Home runs by Crow-Armstrong and Tucker lead Cubs to 3-2 win over Angels

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning and Kyle Tucker went deep for the first time in more than a month as the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Legendary former Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks to start Sunday for Angels Notes: The Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to start the series opener.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa and place reliever Ryan Brasier on 15-day IL

The Chicago Cubs have recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa and placed reliever Ryan Brasier on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled, starting Friday vs. Halos The Cubs recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa, and he is scheduled to start against the Angels on Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Assad will take the spot on the Cubs' 26-man roster vacated by Ryan Brasier (groin), who was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Assad was dispatched to Triple-A on Monday, but he'll provide some short-term relief in the rotation with Michael Soroka (shoulder) on the 15-day IL.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs adjust pitching staff for doubleheader vs. Brewers The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Luke Little in advance of Monday's doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, while right-hander Javi...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dispatched to minors The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Assad permitted five runs on 13 hits and two walks over eight innings in his two starts with the big club. He will cede his rotation spot to Jameson Taillon (calf), who will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Brewers.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Better in second outing Assad didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Pirates, allowing a run on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.

Impact While Assad was limited to 65 pitches Sunday, it was a step in the right direction for the 28-year-old right-hander, who gave up four runs over four innings in his season debut against the Blue Jays. Still, Assad, who pitched to a 3.73 ERA in 29 starts last season, could find himself relegated to a bullpen role down the stretch with Jameson Taillon (calf) scheduled to return to the rotation Monday.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Better in second outing Assad didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Pirates, allowing a run on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs and Pirates meet in series rubber match

Both the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Seiya Suzuki hits a tiebreaking single as the Cubs edge the Pirates 3-1

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Picking up another start Assad is slated to start Sunday's game against the Pirates at Wrigley Field, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Assad had spent the entire season on the shelf while recovering from a left oblique strain before he returned from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. The right-hander endured a rough 2025 debut, taking a loss while allowing four earned runs on eight hits and one walk over four innings. Though Assad will be in line for at least one more start Sunday, his stay in the big-league rotation could soon come to an end with Jameson Taillon (calf) tracking toward a return from the injured list next week.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assad makes timely return to rotation as Cubs begin grueling stretch TORONTO -- From an off-day to staring down overtime, the Cubs kicked off a stretch of 14 games in 13 days on Tuesday night with a fresh face...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • MLB.COM

Poor showing in season debut Assad (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against Toronto, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out two.

Impact Assad struggled in his season debut, and most of the damage was done courtesy of an Ernie Clement three-run home run in the fourth inning. The right-hander threw just 70 pitches in his first start off the 60-day injured list due to an oblique injury, so he still has some building up to do after tossing 68 pitches in his final rehab start for Triple-A Iowa. That said, Assad won't be a recommended streaming option as he aims to extend his pitch count next week versus the first-place Brewers.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clement and Varsho homer as the Blue Jays reach 70 wins with a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays became the first AL team to reach 70 wins by beating the Chicago Cubs 5-1

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs reinstate catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day IL

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs reinstate Javier Assad, Miguel Amaya from IL Assad was expected to start Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Back from IL, starting Tuesday The Cubs activated Assad (oblique) from the 60-day injured list, and he's expected to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Ben Brown had originally been slotted in as Tuesday night's starter in Toronto, but Assad is back from IL and will make his 2025 season debut after coming back from a strained oblique. Assad made five rehab starts in the minors, pitching to the tune of a 2.45 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 18.1 innings. He built up to 68 pitches in his latest rehab start last Wednesday.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs visit the Blue Jays to begin 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes 4.1 innings in rehab start Assad (oblique) struck out four and allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks across 4.1 innings for Triple-A Iowa in the third start of his rehab assignment Wednesday.

Impact Assad is still waiting to make his 2025 debut with the Cubs, as he was placed on the injured list coming out of spring training due to a left oblique strain, then suffered a setback in his recovery in late April following a pair of rehab starts. He was cleared to kick off a new rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, and he's now built up to 68 pitches through three outings. Assad is likely to make at least one more rehab start before the Cubs bring him back from the 60-day IL and decide whether to use him in the rotation or as a long reliever.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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