In a surprising decision likely driven by financial considerations, the Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. This move has captured the attention of teams with postseason hopes, such as the New York Mets. SI.com speculates that the Mets might consider acquiring Smyly. Joe Calabrese highlights that with a two-day window…
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Chicago Cubs appear to be set on their course of action. Despite being just five games below .500 and 4.5 games out of an NL Wild Card spot, the Cubs are likely to become sellers at the deadline. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer has…
The Chicago Cubs have made changes to their pitching roster ahead of Saturday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Veteran pitcher Drew Smyly has been activated from the injured list, having been sidelined since April 23 due to a right hip impingement. To make room for Smyly, José Cuas has been optioned to Triple-A…
The Cubs have announced several changes to their roster, as reported by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks and left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly have both been placed on the 15-day injured list, with Hendricks dealing with a lower back problem and Smyly sidelined due to a hip impingement. In corresponding moves, right-hander…