STEVEN BRAULT NEWS

Officially retires Brault retired from professional baseball Nov. 6.

Impact Brault appeared in 116 games at the major-league level between 2016-22, slashing .258/.275/.337 with RBI across 101 plate appearances. He spent 2023 in the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball but failed to draw attention from MLB clubs.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with independent team Brault has signed with the yet-to-be-named Atlantic League based in Frederick, Maryland.

Impact Brault, 30, was limited to just nine innings with the Cubs last season because of shoulder issues. He'll hope to prove his health with Frederick as he looks to garner interest from big-league clubs.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters open market Brault (lat) became a minor-league free agent Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brault was removed from the Cubs' 40-man roster Thursday, and he's eligible for minor-league free agency due to his service time. He was limited to 17 games between the majors and minors in 2022 and missed the last six weeks of the season with a lat strain.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses spot on 40-man roster Brault (lat) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Brault was sidelined the final six weeks of the season due to a lat strain, which he aggravated in late September while doing his rehab work. He also battled a triceps injury during the first half of the campaign and appeared in only 17 games across all levels.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates lat strain Brault recently aggravated his left lat strain and has returned to Arizona to start a rehab process, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Brault has been dealing with a shoulder strain since late August, but he began a rehab assignment last week and allowed eight runs while failing to record an out over two appearances. It wouldn't be surprising to see him remain out for the remainder of the year, and it's not yet clear how his setback will impact his offseason program.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs face the Pirates leading series 2-1

The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid

Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 to snap an eight-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates to break slide in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break their eight-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to stop skid in matchup with the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to end skid in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop a six-game skid when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Happ's sacrifice fly caps 3-run rally, Cubs beat Marlins 4-3

Ian Happ hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Rehab assignment on tap Brault (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Brault has been on the injured list since late August due to a shoulder strain but has been throwing off a mound recently. It's possible that he'll be able to rejoin the Cubs' bullpen following a relatively brief rehab assignment.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets come up empty for deGrom and lose to Cubs again, 4-1

Jacob deGrom was outpitched by journeyman Adrian Sampson, and the frustrated New York Mets mustered little on offense again in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Activated Wednesday Brault (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Brault spent just over two weeks on the COVID-19 IL and struck out two in 2.1 innings over two recent rehab appearances at Triple-A Iowa. He should serve as a middle reliever now that he's back in action.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Brault (illness) began a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Iowa and struck out two over 2.1 no-hit scoreless innings between his first two appearances for the affiliate.

Impact The lone baserunner Brault allowed during the two appearances came Friday, when he hit a batter with a pitch. Per MLB.com, Cubs manager David Ross said Monday that Brault should be ready to come off the COVID-19-related injured list within the next few days.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright, reunited with Molina, hurls Cards past Cubs 6-0

Adam Wainwright pitched seven spotless innings with longtime catcher Yadier Molina back behind the plate, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0

AUGUST 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Hits COVID-19 injured list Brault was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday.

Impact It's unclear if Brault tested positive for the virus himself or if he's merely been exposed to someone who did, so it's unclear exactly when he's expected back. He's thrown 5.2 scoreless innings of relief for the Cubs this season.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Cubs Brault's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Brault returned to the mound in Iowa after missing nearly three months due to a left triceps strain. He's tossed 3.2 scoreless innings over three relief appearances with the Triple-A club and should serve as a middle reliever for the Cubs ahead of the All-Star break.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Triple-A Brault (triceps) has made two appearances for Triple-A Iowa since being activated from the 7-day injured list July 4, striking out three while allowing three hits and no walks over...

Impact After signing a minor-league deal with Chicago in March, Brault was expected to compete for a rotation spot with the big club in spring training, but a left triceps strain prevented him from seriously contending for an Opening Day role. After going on Iowa's 7-day IL, Brault was sidelined for nearly three months before debuting for the affiliate. As a result of the missed time, Brault hasn't been built up for starting duty, so he looks as though he'll stick in Iowa's bullpen for the time being.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Heading to Triple-A Brault (triceps) was assigned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Brault signed what was supposed to be a major-league deal with the Cubs in mid-March, but it was converted to a minor-league contract after a physical revealed a triceps injury. He hasn't pitched in a game this spring, so he'll have to build up to game shape before he gets the chance to push for a roster spot.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with triceps issue Brault is dealing with a triceps injury, which explains why his contract with the Cubs was converted to a minor-league deal Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Brault missed the end of last season with a lat strain, but the physical he took while signing a deal with the Cubs revealed a separate issue. He won't be able to throw for at least two weeks, which takes him out of the running for the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract converted to MiLB deal Brault (lat) had his contract with the Cubs converted to a minor-league deal with an invite to major-league spring training Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brault was initially slated to join the Cubs on a one-year, major-league contract, but his deal will be revised since he's dealing with an injury setback. It's not yet clear when the left-hander will be fully healthy. However, he'll compete for a spot on the major-league roster on a contract that includes an opt-out clause in July.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes deal with Cubs Brault (lat) agreed Wednesday with the Cubs on a contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Brault will receive a one-year, major-leag...

Impact Chicago's decision to bring Brault aboard is likely a reaction to the news earlier this week that Adbert Alzolay will miss at least two months after he was diagnosed with a lat strain. With Alzolay presumably headed for the 60-day injured list, the Cubs have youngsters Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson on hand to battle for the final spot in the five-man rotation, and Brault should get a chance to compete for the job as well. A veteran of 52 career MLB starts, Brault's experience may give him the upper hand over Steele and Thompson, though he'll first have to prove that he's healthy again after he finished last season on Pittsburgh's IL with a lat strain of his own.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE