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Returns to Royals The Royals signed Cuas to a minor-league contract Friday.

Impact Cuas spent all of the 2025 season in the minors after collecting a 4.37 ERA and 122:69 K:BB over 119.1 frames at the major-league level from 2022-2024. The first one-and-a-half of those seasons was spent with the Royals. Cuas should be ticketed for Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2026 campaign.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to open market Atlanta released Cuas on Monday.

Impact Cuas made 13 relief appearances in the majors in 2024 between stops with the Cubs and Blue Jays, but he's pitched exclusively in the minors in 2025 as a member of the Philadelphia and Atlanta organizations. After being cut loose by Philadelphia in May, Cuas quickly caught on with Atlanta and reported to Double-A Columbus, where he had logged a 3.22 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB in 22.1 innings over 18 relief appearances.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to open market Atlanta released Cuas on Monday.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Signs minor-league deal with ATL Cuas signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Cuas was let go by the Phillies' organization in early May after spending the first month of the year with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The relief pitcher allowed eight runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings in seven appearances before being let go. Cuas will now look to get back on track with Triple-A Gwinnett.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Phillies designated Cuas for assignment Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Joe Ross, who was signed Monday. Cuas was claimed off waivers in September but never made an appearance for the Phillies. He holds a career 4.37 ERA and 22 percent strikeout rate over parts of three big-league seasons.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

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