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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 5
Chicago Cubs Shake Up Roster During Marlins Series
The Chicago Cubs optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday and recalled right-hander Javier Assad to start the middle game of their series against the Miami Marlins.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 5
Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Javier Assad is Back, Miguel Amaya Behind the Plate, More
The Chicago Cubs got a strong bounce-back showing from Shota Imanaga on Friday against the Miami Marlins. The struggling southpaw threw 6.0 innings of three-hit ball, allowing only a single earned run in the process.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 5
Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad for start against Marlins
The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to start Saturday's road game against the Miami Marlins. To clear a roster spot, the Cubs optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa.
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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 5
Cubs Make Pitching Decision for Marlins Game
Javier Assad is set to return to the Chicago Cubs’ rotation Saturday as the club continues its push to secure a top spot in the National League Wild Card race.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 22
Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell explains Javier Assad demotion
On Friday, before the start of a three-game series with the Mariners in Seattle and amid a flurry of roster moves, the Chicago Cubs announced that pitcher Javier Assad had been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, again.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19
Chicago Cubs: Gausman, Cabrera struggles create opening for Assad’s forced entry
The Chicago Cubs notched another magical walk-off win on Tuesday—their thirteenth of the season and second in two games. In doing so, they secured the three-game series against the crosstown rival White Sox.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 19
Javier Assad's role versatility has been invaluable for the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are loaded with starting pitching depth at both the major league level and at Triple-A Iowa. The surplus of depth has led to frequent roster moves and role changes that have often affected no one player more than right-hander Javier Assad.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17
Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series
The Chicago Cubs have made a plethora of roster moves ahead of their three-game series against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox.
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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are slowly but surely getting pitching reinforcements to what has already been an excellent staff over the last month.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 10
Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series
It was known that the Chicago Cubs would have some tough decisions to make surrounding their starting rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 7
Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series
Chicago now has seven healthy starting pitchers ready and available. That number will likely need to be shortened, making for some tough roster decisions in the coming days.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 27
Three short-term replacements for Jameson Taillon in Cubs rotation
With the Chicago Cubs in the thick of a postseason race, continuing to send veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon to the mound may no longer be a suitable option.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 26
Cubs React to Javier Assad Career News on Sunday
Javier Assad and the Chicago Cubs are sitting atop the National League Wild Card standings at 59-46. Chicago trails the 65-39 Milwaukee Brewers by 6.5 games for the NL Central pennant and is three games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the top Wild Card spot.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 5
Pitching-short Cubs need Javier Assad's ability, availability vs. Cards
In a season full of pitcher injuries, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has learned just how solid Javier Assad is. The 28-year-old right-hander, who pitches Sunday in Chicago to try to stop a St.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 13
Chicago Cubs: Javier Assad thriving despite being consistently overlooked
The Chicago Cubs got another stellar outing from Javier Assad on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. On the evening, he delivered six full shutout innings, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13
Javier Assad, Cubs stifle Giants in near-shutout to win opener
Michael Busch bombed a three-run homer into the San Francisco Bay, Javier Assad combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and the Chicago Cubs opened a three-game road series with a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 6
Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad, option RHP Ethan Roberts
The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to the major league roster Saturday, while right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 6
Chicago Cubs recall Javier Assad as starting rotation experiences full-on collapse
The Chicago Cubs now hold the dubious distinction of having four of five starting pitchers in their rotation posting an ERA of 4.59 or above. On Friday, Edward Cabrera—returning from a 15-day stint on the IL due to a blister—got absolutely shellacked against the San Francisco Giants in an ugly 18-3 beating at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 18
Roster Move Reveals Cubs Long-Term Plan For Javier Assad
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs announced utility pitcher Javier Assad was optioned back to Triple-A Iowa. Assad had been serving time in the bullpen for the Cubs since returning to the main roster earlier this season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 6
Cubs Starting Pitcher Placed on Injured List, Javier Assad Recalled
The Chicago Cubs delivered some very unfortunate news on Monday afternoon with another one of their pitchers going down with an injury. As first reported by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the team is placing left-hander Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 3 with a left bicep strain.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10, 2025
Cubs to move Javier Assad to bullpen
The Cubs are going to welcome right-hander Jameson Taillon back from the injured list, which will bump fellow righty Javier Assad to the bullpen, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 12, 2025
Javier Assad’s Return To Rotation Can’t Boost Cubs Past Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs are now 4-6 for the month of August after losing to the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-1, in the first game of a three-game series at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 28, 2025
Chicago Cubs: Could a returning Javier Assad be flipped at the trade deadline?
The Chicago Cubs’ pursuit of pitching before the July 31 trade deadline is the topic of almost all fan chatter. Cubs president Jed Hoyer, by all accounts, is aggressively pursuing starting pitching as well as relief help and there’ve been Cubs ties to a number of arms over the last several days.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 25, 2025
Cubs starter Javier Assad Has Been Shut Down
The Chicago Cubs delivered some bad news on Friday, as long-reliever/starting pitcher Javier Assad has been shut down from throwing after re-injuring his oblique earlier this week. Manager Craig Counsell made the announcement before Friday's game against the Phillies, saying Assad was diagnosed with a grade two oblique strain.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 22, 2025
What Javier Assad's Setback Means for the Cubs
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad did not make his scheduled rehab start with the Iowa Cubs today, as his oblique injury has seemingly resurfaced. Iowa's broadcaster Jason Kempf reported on X that Assad grabbed his side and exited the game while warming up for the fifth inning.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1, 2025
Cubs starting pitcher ruled out for Opening Day
Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has been sidelined this spring due to oblique soreness, and 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine relays on Saturday that the righty won’t be ready to pitch in time for either the Tokyo Series on March 18 or the club’s stateside opener against the Diamondbacks on March 27.
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