Javier Assad

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.

The Chicago Cubs recalled Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

With Jameson Taillon (groin) on the injured list, Assad will take his spot in the rotation and is scheduled to start on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. In three starts with the Cubs this season, Assad has posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

Javier Assad has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Fantasy Impact

This comes as a bit of a surprise after Assad looked great in a quality start on Friday. As opposed to moving him to the bullpen, the Cubs will want Assad to keep working as a starter in the minors. Jordan Wicks was recalled in a corresponding move.