Chicago Cubs add and subtract two players before the Diamondbacks series

Before the Cubs began their three-game series against the 12-7 Arizona Diamondbacks, they made a couple of roster moves, with Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network , reporting, that the Cubs have sent down left-handed reliever Luke Little to Triple-A Iowa and called up left-hander Jordan Wicks to occupy Steele’s spot.

“#Cubs Roster Moves:

-Jordan Wicks recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

-Luke Little optioned to Triple-A”

Little was recently called up to the Cubs during their last set of roster moves that included them optioning Matt Shaw and decided to immediately make Little take the trip back to Iowa after appearing in one game for the Cubs.

Wicks will need to show improvement this season

Wicks is getting a great opportunity to establish himself as a future member of the Cubs rotation. Wicks hasn’t had a great start to his Major League career, as he has a 5.02 ERA in 80.2 innings.

Wicks performed okay during his tryout during spring training but failed to make the Cubs Opening Day roster after he traveled with the Cubs to open the season in Japan. The Cubs decided to give young right-hander Ben Brown a chance in the starting rotation after his 2024 season was cut short due to a neck injury, which made Wicks the odd man out.

It was a point of emphasis for Wicks in the offseason to get into better shape to be a more effective pitcher, and he accomplished that by shedding 20lbs before coming into camp.

Wicks has been great in his two starts (three appearances) with the Iowa Cubs, pitching to a 3.55 ERA in 12.2 innings. This opportunity for Wicks could show why he could be an unsung hero for them. Hopefully, Wicks can translate this success to the big leagues.