The Chicago Cubs sent Michael Rucker to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations in a trade on Tuesday. It is not a big move, but the Cubs had no use for Michael Rucker on the roster anymore. Their bullpen was full, and he had some struggles in recent seasons.
Entering the offseason, the Chicago Cubs had a clear need in their bullpen after it faltered late last year. Lack of depth caused by injuries forced the coaching staff to overuse the available players and they eventually ran out of gas.
There was a little procedural action on Thursday, see press release for details. The Chicago Cubs today have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Héctor Neris on a one-year major league contract with a club option for 2025.
The Cubs have officially signed reliever Hector Neris, and have designated reliever Michael Rucker for assignment.
The Cubs have an old friend back in the major leagues. Keegan Thompson, who a year ago seemed Justin Steele’s equal as a starter/reliever, fell on hard times early this season and was optioned to Triple-A Iowa May 19.
The Chicago Cubs made a pair of roster moves involving pitchers prior to Tuesday's series opener against the White Sox. The North Siders recalled right-hander Michael Rucker from the Iowa Cubs and optioned fellow righty Caleb Kilian to the Triple-A affiliate.
And now we know who’s starting tonight’s game. Hayden Wesneski, who has made 15 appearances (10 starts) for the Cubs this year, was tonight’s scheduled starter for Triple-A Iowa.
Earlier today the Chicago Cubs announced that they placed infielder Edwin Rios on the injured list retroactive to a left groin strain he suffered on June 4.
Twenty-seventh in a series. Rucker has had his ups and downs but has mostly stayed in the major-league bullpen. Michael Patrick Rucker was drafted by the Cubs in the 11th round of the 2016 Major-League Draft.
Before today’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Chicago Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa. After kicking off
The Chicago Cubs roster is taking shape as the team trends toward Opening Day on Thursday, but Rowan Wick will not be with the Big League club to start the year.
Since Michael Rucker was recalled after the trades of pitchers David Robertson, Scott Effross, and Mychal Givens at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Rucker has delivered more than the Chicago Cub ever expected.
Right-hander Michael Rucker was called up from Triple-A Iowa in the corresponding move.
Drew Smyly was pulled from his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday after three innings because of oblique soreness.
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