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The Cubs sent 1B/OF Tyler Austin outright to Triple-A Iowa.
Fantasy Impact
Austin loses his spot on the Cubs 40-man roster. He missed last season while recovering from right knee surgery.
The Cubs placed 1B/OF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Austin underwent right knee surgery in February. He is likely facing a multi-month absence.
Austin (knee) signed a one-year contract with Chicago over the winter after spending the previous six campaigns with Yokohama in Japan. He has not played in the majors since 2019.
Fantasy Impact
Manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Austin had a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee. The recovery timeline is projected to span multiple months.
The Cubs signed 1B/OF Tyler Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
Austin spent the past six years playing in Japan. He'll hold a platoon role off the bench for the Cubs.
Tyler Austin hit a pinch-hit three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
Austin broke a 3-3 tie in the fourth inning with his three-run shot. He has nine homers this season, but a lowly .196 batting average.
