Chicago Cubs Call Up Southpaw Relief Help

The Chicago Cubs called up Tom Cosgrove from AAA Iowa on Sunday. Cosgrove, the 28-year-old southpaw, was acquired in a trade with the San Diego Padres earlier this month. The Chicago Cubs sent cash considerations to the Padres in order to net Cosgrove and after a short stint in the minors, Cosgrove will be a part of the bullpen moving forward. Right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to AAA in a corresponding move. Cosgrove will be added to a bullpen unit in desperate need of left-handers. Another recent acquisition, Drew Pomeranz, was added to the major league roster before the Chicago Cubs’ series versus the Philadelphia Phillies to join Caleb Thielbar as the only left-handed relief option for Craig Counsell. Cosgrove adds to a unit that has been unpredictable so far in 2025, and the Cubs are hoping that Cosgrove can be a part of answering the many questions that remain for this team. After joining the Chicago Cubs organization earlier this month, Cosgrove is set to join the major league roster for the upco