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Drew Pomeranz recalled from Triple-A for 2nd stint with Cubs, works perfect 9th inning

The Chicago Cubs selected left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and optioned lefty Jordan Wicks to the farm club

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Dispatched to Iowa The Cubs optioned Wicks to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Wicks logged a save in each of his two appearances during this stint with the Cubs, though they were both unconventional, with one coming in extra innings and the other in a blowout win. The Cubs will announced a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's game against the Cardinals.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records easy save Wednesday Wicks allowed one run on five hits across three innings of relief and earned the save in Wednesday's 23-3 win over the Padres. He struck out two.

Impact Wicks certainly had a big enough cushion to work with, and he finished off the rout for his second save in the last four days. The lefty isn't necessarily Chicago's top option for saves, as his last one came after the team had already gone through six pitchers in an extra-inning contest, and Wednesday was simply mop-up duty. Wicks should settle in as a middle-relief option most days, which limits his general fantasy appeal.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson has 3 homers and 8 RBIs as the Cubs pound the Padres 23-3

Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Earns first save Wicks worked around a walk to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn the save in Sunday's 4-3, extra inning win over the Brewers.

Impact With the Cubs starting opener Ryan Rolison, the team had already gone through six pitchers by the time Wicks came on in the 10th. The lefty did a good job of working out of some trouble left behind by Ethan Roberts, and that earned Wicks his first save of the season and just the second of his MLB career. The 26-year-old is still sitting with a rough 13.50 ERA overall, and he's not really in the mix for saves most days.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki hits in 2 runs in 10th to push Cubs over Brewers 4-3

Seiya Suzuki singled in two runs to key a three-run 10th inning and Jordan Wicks, called up earlier Sunday, got a game-ending double play with the bases loaded to preserve the Chic...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Promoted, set to pitch Sunday The Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa, and he's expected to pitch behind opener Ryan Rolison against the Brewers on Sunday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The left-hander made two starts for Chicago in late May and gave up 11 earned runs across 6.1 innings before being returned to Iowa. Wicks will now get another look in the majors, this time following an opener. In four starts at Triple-A since that brief stint in the big leagues, the 26-year-old surrendered 18 earned runs over 15.2 frames.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: Jordan Wicks Taking the Mound? Matt Shaw Sits, More The Chicago Cubs are looking to win a second consecutive series and cut further into the Brewers' comfortable lead atop the NL Central. Thei...

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs' rotation

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Dispatched to minors The Cubs optioned Wicks to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact He has been rocked for 11 runs over 6.1 innings in his two starts for the Cubs this season. Wicks' demotion seems to clear the way for Edward Cabrera (finger) to rejoin the rotation this weekend against the Giants.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in third inning Wicks (0-2) allowed three runs on four hits and struck out one without walking a batter over two-plus innings to take the loss versus the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Wicks threw 32 of 49 pitches for strikes. All four hits were singles, but he was pulled after running into trouble the second time through the order. The southpaw has given up 11 runs over 6.1 innings while posting a 6:1 K:BB across his two starts in the majors this season. Wicks may not be needed for another start if Edward Cabrera (finger blister) is ready to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Liberatore and Dobbins pitch the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

Matthew Liberatore took a shutout into the sixth inning and Masyn Winn hit a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Wicks' short start sets tone as Cubs wrap tough May ST. LOUIS -- What has turned into a frustrating May that saw the Cubs go 13-16 ended with, perhaps fittingly, a frustrating loss. Chicago st...

JUNE 1 • MLB.COM

Cubs take on the Cardinals after Crow-Armstrong's 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals after Pete Crow-Armstrong had four hits on Saturday in a 6-1 win over the Cardinals

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Handed another start Sunday Wicks is slated to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals in St. Louis, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Wicks will be making a second turn through the rotation, but he'll receive the start mainly due to the Cubs' dwindling pitching depth rather than merit. After being called up from Triple-A Iowa last weekend, Wicks made his 2026 debut for the Cubs on Tuesday, taking a loss in Pittsburgh after yielding eight earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings. The 26-year-old lefty hadn't pitched especially well at Iowa prior to his promotion, logging a 4.44 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB in 26.1 innings across seven starts.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pummeled for eight runs in loss Wicks (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing eight runs on nine hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 4.1 innings.

Impact Wicks was summoned from Triple-A Iowa over the weekend and drew the start in place of an injured Edward Cabrera (finger) on Tuesday. Things clearly didn't go well for the left-hander, as he allowed five runs in the first inning, including a two-run shot to Esmerlyn Valdez. Wicks was able to somewhat settle in after a rough opening frame and generated 14 swinging strikes on 80 pitches. After the poor results Tuesday, it's unclear if the Cubs will let Wicks handle another turn through the rotation this coming weekend in St. Louis.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez's homer caps five-run first, Pirates send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss 12-1

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago’s losing streak to 10 games

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Cubs look to break 9-game losing streak, take on the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs head into the matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates after losing nine straight games

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Drawing start Tuesday Wicks will be the Cubs' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Wicks was recalled Sunday to take the roster spot vacated by the injured Edward Cabrera (finger) and will also slide into Cabrera's open rotation slot. The left-handed Wicks allowed a total of just one run over his last three starts at Triple-A Iowa, though that came with a 12:8 K:BB over 15 innings. Wicks is likely to get at least one additional start this weekend in St. Louis, though that could change if he fares poorly Tuesday.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Chicago optioned Wicks to Triple-A after activating him from the 15-day injured list back on May 16, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club after the Cubs placed Edward Cabrera (finger) on the IL in a corresponding move. Wicks and Cabrera had been on similar pitching schedules, so the Cubs could break Wicks into the rotation the next time a fifth starter is needed Tuesday in Pittsburgh. The 26-year-old lefty made all eight of his appearances with the Cubs in 2025 as a reliever, but he's been deployed exclusively as a starter so far this season at Iowa and has accrued a 4.44 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB across 26.1 innings.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs look to keep home win streak alive, host the Brewers

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers trying to extend a 15-game home winning streak

MAY 18 • Associated Press

White Sox play the Cubs in series rubber match

Both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Cubs reinstated Wicks (elbow) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Wicks has been dealing with inflammation in his forearm and elbow since the early stages of spring training. He began making rehab starts with Iowa on April 18 and has since turned in a 5.48 ERA and 1.78 WHIP to go with an 18:10 K:BB through 21.1 innings. He'll stay put in the minors despite being given a clean bill of health, but with Matthew Boyd (knee), Justin Steele (elbow) and Cade Horton (elbow) all sidelined, Wicks could be called back up to the big leagues if Chicago's rotation depth is tested further.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs bring 1-0 series advantage over White Sox into game 2

The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox

MAY 16 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Cubs on 5-game home win streak

The Chicago White Sox, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

MAY 15 • Associated Press

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