SP,RP - Chicago Cubs
- Age 29
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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- P #262
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The Cubs optioned RHP Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa.
Fantasy Impact
Assad returns to Triple-A with Daniel Palencia activated from the 60-day IL.
The Cubs recalled Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa.
Fantasy Impact
Assad returns to the majors with Edward Cabrera placed back on the injured list.
The Cubs optioned Javier Assad to Triple-A.
Fantasy Impact
Assad will return to the minors with Edward Cabrera returning from the injured list.
Javier Assad allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
Assad continues to make a strong case for keeping his spot in the Chicago Cubs' rotation, limiting one of baseball's top offenses to just one run on a solo homer by Kyle Tucker. As a starter, the right-hander owns a 3.29 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 35 strikeouts across 52 innings. He's currently lined up to make his next start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.
Javier Assad allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.1 innings in Thursday's 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Assad's lone run allowed came on a Bryan Torres RBI single. He has not surrendered a home run in three straight outings and has allowed just one run across 8.1 innings during that span. He finished July with a 1.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 18 innings. His next scheduled start is on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
