JOSÉ CUAS NEWS

Claimed by Phillies The Phillies claimed Cuas off waivers Saturday from Toronto and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Cuas was DFA'd by the Blue Jays on Thursday after allowing three runs in three innings spanning four appearances with Toronto. The 30-year-old will get a fresh start with the Phillies, though he'll start out in the minors at Lehigh Valley.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster The Blue Jays designated Cuas for assignment Thursday.

Impact Cuas will end up as the odd man out of Toronto's 40-man roster after the team claimed Emmanuel Ramirez off waivers from Miami on Thursday. The 30-year-old Cuas owns a 7.71 ERA and 1.78 WHIP across 16.1 innings between the Cubs and Blue Jays this season, and his minor-league performance hasn't been much better (6.67 ERA through 27 IP).

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Cuas to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Cuas will head back to Buffalo to make room on the active roster for right-hander Paolo Espino, who was called up from Triple-A to start Wednesday's game in Baltimore. The righty reliever's latest stint with the Blue Jays lasted just two days, with Cuas striking out one but walking three batters in a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's 6-2 loss.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, available for Game 2 The Blue Jays recalled Cuas from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact Cuas will return to the big club and be available out of the bullpen for Monday's nightcap. In his three major-league outings since being claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on June 23, Cuas has allwed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, available for Game 2 The Blue Jays recalled Cuas from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact Cuas will return to the big club and be available out of the bullpen for Monday's nightcap. In his three major-league outings since being claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on June 23, Cuas has allowed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Cuas to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact Cuas was called up Saturday but after allowing three runs in two innings, he'll return to Buffalo. Ryan Burr will take Cuas' place on the active roster.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Cuas to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact Cuas was called up Saturday, and he will now return to Buffalo after allowing three runs in two innings. Ryan Burr will take Cuas' place on the active roster.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Cuas records the final out | 06/29/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 29 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays designate Tim Mayza for assignment, recall Jose Cuas The Toronto Blue Jays have designated reliever Tim Mayza for assignment.

JUNE 29 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Up from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Cuas from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact The Jays claimed Cuas off waivers from the Cubs on Sunday, and he'll now join the big-league club to give the team a fresh arm in its bullpen. The 30-year-old owns a 7.43 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 13.1 innings in the majors this season, and he allowed two runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his most recent Triple-A outing, so it's unlikely he receives much more than mop-up duty while with Toronto. Tim Mayza was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Jays The Blue Jays claimed Cuas off waivers from the Cubs on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact Cuas was jettisoned off Chicago's 40-man roster last week after posting a 7.43 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 13.1 innings in the big leagues. His Triple-A numbers haven't been much better (6.35 ERA, 1.68 WHIP), and while he will reclaim a 40-man roster spot upon joining his new organization, the 29-year-old righty surely has plenty of work to do in Buffalo before the Blue Jays can consider adding him to their MLB bullpen.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Cuas was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cuas will now be placed on waivers and if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely remain with Triple-A Iowa. The right-hander has struggled to a 6.35 ERA over 11.1 innings in 10 appearances in the minors and he'll have to right the ship before earning another shot on the 40-man roster.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact With Drew Smyly (hip) returning from the injured list, Cuas will be pushed back down to Triple-A after nearly two weeks in the majors. The 29-year-old right-hander gave up three earned runs in 5.1 innings during his latest stint in the majors, and he figures to be on the shortlist to return to the Cubs' bullpen if they find themselves in need of a fresh arm.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save Saturday Cuas picked up the save Saturday against Colorado. He issued one walk and notched one strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The 29-year-old Cuas was called upon to preserve Chicago's three-run, ninth-inning lead and successfully earned his first save of the campaign by retiring three of the four batters he faced on 18 pitches. The righty was simply filling in and is not expected to receive regular save opportunities in the final week of the regular season with Adbert Alzolay expected back from the injured list soon.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches ninth inning Monday Cuas pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 5-0 win over the Giants. He struck out one.

Impact It wasn't a save situation for Cuas, but the game wasn't entirely out of reach either, and it was a matchup against a team jockeying with the Cubs for a playoff spot. Cuas looked comfortable closing out the important win, and he's been solid this season with a 3.56 ERA and 61 strikeouts across 55.2 innings of relief. The 29-year-old isn't in the mix for saves, though he's become a trusted option for Chicago down the stretch, which could lead to some holds or wins occasionally.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from bereavement list The Cubs reinstated Cuas from the bereavement list ahead of his start in Friday's nightcap against Cincinnati, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact After three games away from the team, Cuas will return to the Cubs' roster to start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. Anthony Kay was optioned to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on bereavement leave The Cubs placed Cuas on the bereavement list Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Cuas will likely miss at least the final two games of the Cubs' current three-game series versus the Brewers. Anthony Kay has been called up from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding roster move.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Cubs The Royals traded Cuas to the Cubs on Monday in exchange for Nelson Velasquez.

Impact Cuas hasn't been particularly reliable out of the bullpen for the Royals this season with a 4.54 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 41.2 innings. Nonetheless, he'll add depth to a Cubs bullpen that has already dealt with a handful of injuries throughout the year.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opener assignment Thursday Cuas will serve as the Royals' opener Thursday against the Rays, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact It will be his first career start, though Cuas is probably only going to work the first inning before giving way to a parade of other Kansas City relievers. Austin Cox could be the bulk man, per Rogers, and Brooks Kriske should also be available to cover a frame or two. Cuas, 28, carries a 4.15 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 32 appearances this year.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects third win Cuas (3-0) earned the win Tuesday over the Tigers, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings.

Impact Mike Mayers pitched well but came up an out short of qualifying for the win after running into trouble in the fifth inning. Cuas entered with runners on the corners and two outs and proceeded to allow an inherited runner to score before ending the inning. Cuas loaded the bases himself in the sixth, but worked out of the jam with no additional damage done, and the Tigers never got close to mounting a comeback. He's avoided being charged with a run in seven of his last eight outings. For the season, Cuas has a 4.15 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB with one hold over 21.2 innings in a low-leverage role.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win in return to big club Cuas (2-0) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win in Monday's 12-5 victory over the White Sox.

Impact Cuas got Hanser Alberto to fly out to end the sixth inning. The Royals then rallied for eight runs in their half of the frame, putting Cuas in line for his second win of the campaign. The right-hander hasn't seen a lot of high-leverage looks, though this was one of them as he worked in a tie game. He has a mediocre 5.52 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB through 14.2 innings this season. He could be the player optioned out when Daniel Lynch (shoulder) is activated from the injured list, as the Royals have only four starters on the active roster currently.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to big leagues The Royals recalled Cuas from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Cuas was optioned to Triple-A less than a week ago, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Royals after the team placed Ryan Yarbrough (head) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. While he's up with Kansas City, Cuas will likely operate as a low-leverage relief arm.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Cuas was optioned Wednesday to Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Austin Cox will join the Royals' bullpen in a corresponding 26-man roster move. Cuas, 28, allowed two earned runs over 1.1 innings of relief in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles, raising his season ERA to 5.65 over 14.1 total frames.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags first win Cuas (1-0) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two over one inning but earned the win Saturday over the Angels.

Impact Cuas surrendered a two-run home run to Matt Thaiss in the eighth inning that put the Royals behind 8-6. They rallied for five runs in the ninth, and that allowed Cuas to back into the win. The right-hander has been far from steady so far -- he's been scored on in six of his nine outings while yielding three home runs in 9.1 innings. He has a 6.75 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB. With Scott Barlow and Aroldis Chapman seeing the bulk of the high-leverage work, Cuas is likely to remain a middle reliever.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Cuas made the Royals' Opening Day roster.

Impact Cuas had a rough spring, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight over 6.1 innings. He closed last season with Triple-A Omaha, and he'll likely bounce between levels again 2023. While with the Royals, Cuas can be expected to serve in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE