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Right-hander Brooks Kriske has been sent outright to Triple-A St. Paul, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Twins place Ryan Jeffers on 7-day IL, designate Brooks Kriske

The Twins announced that catcher Ryan Jeffers has been placed (retroactive to September 5) on the seven-day injured list for concussion-related injuries.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / August 6

Twins Land Former Yankees Pitcher

A former New York Yankees pitcher landed with a new team on Tuesday. Per MLB's transaction log, the Minnesota Twins claimed right-handed reliever Brooks Kriske off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 5

Cubs Recently Waived Pitcher Brooks Kriske Claimed By AL Central Team Off Waivers

The Chicago Cubs designated right-handed pitched Brooks Kriske for assignment following their acquisition of Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Twins claim veteran righty reliever from Cubs

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Cubs designate Brooks Kriske for assignment

The Cubs have designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment to make room for recent trade acquisition Michael Soroka on the roster. This marks the second time the Cubs have DFA’d Kriske this year.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Cubs Recall Journeyman Pitcher, Option Struggling Lefty

Earlier today, the Chicago Cubs announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Kriske from Triple-A Iowa and sent struggling lefty Jordan Wicks down to Triple-A to replace him there.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Cubs recall veteran right-hander from Triple-A

The Cubs announced that right-hander Brooks Kriske’s contract has been selected from Triple-A Iowa. Left-hander Jordan Wicks was optioned to Triple-A to create 26-man roster space, and that was the only corresponding move necessary since Chicago already had an open spot on its 40-man roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 30

Chicago Cubs Sign Left-Handed Reliever

The Chicago Cubs made a move Thursday to add a southpaw to their bullpen. The team announced that they have signed Génesis Cabrera to a one-year deal. Cabrera, 28, was designated for assignment by the New York Mets last Saturday.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 30

Bullpen Shakeup: Cabrera In, Kriske Out for Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have made a decisive move to strengthen their bullpen by officially signing left-hander Génesis Cabrera. It was reported on Wednesday that the Cubs were bringing in the left-hander, and this announcement makes it official.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 29

Cubs Officially Sign Free Agent Reliever to Major League Deal, DFA Veteran

The Chicago Cubs have officially shaken things up in their bullpen. After news first broke Tuesday evening that the Cubs were going to bring in veteran reliever Genesis Cabrera, the team made it official with an announcement on Thursday late afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Cubs designate righty Brooks Kriske for assignment

The Cubs announced that they have signed left-hander Génesis Cabrera, a move that had been previously reported. In a corresponding move, right-hander Brooks Kriske has been designated for assignment.

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 24

Cubs DFA Julian Merryweather, Select Brooks Kriske

After another abysmal relief outing against the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly designated Julian Merryweather for assignment. The team

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 1, 2024

Soto and the Pressure Building, Coaching Staff Coming, Kriske, Alzolay, and Other Cubs Bullets

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 30, 2024

Chicago Cubs Signing Reliever Brooks Kriske

The Chicago Cubs are bringing in reliever Brooks Kriske, per Brooks Kriske. I anticipate this is a minor league deal for the life-long Cubs fan: The Cubs already have a lot of reliever depth at the Triple-A/MLB border, but we know they’re always going to take more swings like this.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29, 2024

Cubs To Sign Brooks Kriske

Right-handed pitcher Brooks Kriske has agreed to a contract with the Cubs, the 30-year-old announced himself on his Instagram and X accounts. It is presumably a minor league deal, although the team has not yet confirmed the move and further details have not been revealed.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / August 22, 2024

Reds Designate Veteran Reliever For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds have designated veteran reliever Brooks Kriske for assignment. He made his debut on July 29th, 2020 with the Yankees. The Reds signed him to a minor league contract on December 21st, 2023.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22, 2024

Reds designate reliever with intriguing upside for assignment

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17, 2024

Reds Select Brooks Kriske

The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of righty reliever Brooks Kriske and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. Since he is being added to the roster but kept in the minors, he likely had an opt-out of some kind in his contract that the Reds didn’t want him to trigger.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / December 21, 2023

Cincinnati Reds sign Brooks Kriske, Hernan Perez to minor league deals

Building depth, the Reds are! You know Hernan Perez, and you know him well. From the start of the 2016 MLB season through the end of 2019, he socked 44 homers and swiped 63 bags within the National League Central for the Milwaukee Brewers, often serving as a particular thorn in the side of the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21, 2023

Reds Sign Brooks Kriske To Minor League Deal

The Reds announced this morning that they’ve signed right-hander Brooks Kriske to a minor league deal. His contract contains an invitation to big league camp in spring training.