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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Seiya Suzuki will begin the season on the 10-day Injured List (backdated three days), Javier Assad will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa, and Ben Brown will be used out of the bullpen, providing roster flexibility as Suzuki recovers and the club finalizes its Opening Day plans.
The Chicago Cubs will begin the season without Seiya Suzuki, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right knee, and Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to keep him stretched out. Ben Brown earned the final bullpen spot. With Suzuki out, the Cubs will lean on non-roster signing Michael Conforto and may lean on Dylan Carlson and/or Kevin Alcantara for outfield depth as they assemble their bench.
The Chicago Cubs suffered a historically bad loss to the Padres, with the bullpen missing Javier Assad and Ben Brown, while Hector Neris and Adbert Alzolay need to step up; despite the loss, there were positive offensive and defensive plays, including strong plate discipline and defensive work by players like Christopher Morel and Miguel Amaya; the Pirates continue to win, and the Cubs face tough matchups ahead, while the Chicago Red Stars are set to play at Wrigley Field this summer.
The Chicago Cubs lineup for their game against the Colorado Rockies features Nico Hoerner at the top, with Javier Assad starting as the pitcher. Kyle Freeland will be pitching for the Rockies. The Cubs are hoping for a third consecutive win, while Freeland aims to improve his performance after a challenging period.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1, winning five out of seven games on their road trip. Javier Assad had an outstanding seven-inning outing, allowing only three hits and striking out seven. Cody Bellinger drove in five runs, leading the Cubs in home runs and RBI. The Cubs are now 16-8 in August and have reached a season-high eight games over .500. They remain four games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the division standings.
Chicago Cubs place catcher Yan Gomes on the concussion injured list after being hit on the head with a backswing on Monday. The Cubs have recalled Javier Assad and may use him as a 2-3 inning opener or as a fill-in starter for tomorrow's game. The Cubs' top catching prospect, Miguel Amaya, is likely to get his first big league start tomorrow against a lefty. Jameson Taillon is still being considered for tomorrow's game.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon has been placed on the injured list due to a mild-to-moderate groin strain. Javier Assad will replace him in the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Assad was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and is set to start games against the Dodgers and San Diego Padres during a crucial stretch of games at the Friendly Confines.
Outfielder Nelson Velazquez has been recalled from Iowa to join the Chicago Cubs, with pitcher Javier Assad being optioned to Triple A. Velazquez was a solid bench option last year and has been hitting well at Iowa this year. The move likely provides short-term bench depth, with the Cubs expected to swap Velazquez out for another pitcher in a day or two. The return of Seiya Suzuki is unaffected by the move, and Assad will likely resume starting at Iowa.
The Cubs lost to the Rangers 8-2, with Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad struggling on the mound. Alex Rios hit a two-run homer for the Cubs, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rangers' offense. The Cubs won the series, but the loss on Sunday left a sour taste.
The Cubs lost a game that felt like a win that slipped away, but they can still win the opening series by beating the Brewers today. Justin Steele had an outstanding start, and his fastball movement was a critical factor. Javier Assad had a good outing except for one bad plate appearance. Miles Mastrobuoni's non-dive was the whole ballgame anyway. Trayce Thompson had a three-homer game for the Dodgers. Christopher Morel is showing out at Iowa through two games.
The Cubs' offense struggled in a 3-1 loss to the Brewers, putting pressure on their pitchers and defense. Justin Steele had a rough start but settled in for five smooth innings, while Javier Assad struggled in the eighth inning, allowing the Brewers to take the lead. Miles Mastrobuoni's failure to make a catch in the eighth inning was a missed opportunity for the Cubs. The Cubs had a chance in the ninth inning but failed to capitalize.