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The Cubs are recalling Javier Assad from Triple-A to start on Tuesday against the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Assad gets the call with Matthew Boyd headed to the injured list. He just missed making the Opening Day roster and now gets his opportunity for this season.
Javier Assad has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Chicago Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
Assad had a great spring for the Cubs, allowing one earned run in 6.2 innings with an 8:1 K:BB ratio. Injuries limited the righthander to just eight games for Chicago last season, but he went 4-1 with a 3.65 ERA in 37 innings. The 28-year-old has a career ERA of 3.43 in 331 innings. Assad will open the year in Iowa, but you can bank on him being called up at some point to serve as a long reliever or spot starter.
Javier Assad and the Chicago Cubs have avoided arbitration for the 2026 season. Assad will make $1.8 million.
Fantasy Impact
Assad has pitched parts of four seasons for the Cubs, working both as a starter and as a reliever. The righthander went 4-1 with a 3.65 ERA in eight games (seven starts) for Chicago last season, but didn't make his debut until August after recovering from a strained oblique. He has a career ERA of 3.43 in 78 games (54 starts), but with Edward Cabrera coming over in a trade, Assad will likely be used primarily as a reliever to start the season.
Javier Assad allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over four innings in Saturday's loss to the Reds.
Fantasy Impact
The right-hander has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three or more runs in two of his last three starts for the Cubs. After yesterday’s performance, Assad now holds a 4.26 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with a 3-1 record across six starts this season.
Javier Assad allowed four earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings in Friday's victory against the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s win, Assad now has a 4.62 ERA and 1.26 WHIP to go with a 2-1 record across five starts. He has 14 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings of work this year.
