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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 6

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Assad throws, Swanson, McGuire, Hoerner, and Happ homer

Javier Assad took the ball to take a stab at opening game of a three-game set, wearing the baby blues. He was opposed by Nationals’ hurler Jake Irvin, whose stats don’t blow anyone away.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 31

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Javier Assad, Kyle Tucker, Ian Happ star

The Cubs (78-58) played the middle game of the series against the Rockies (38-98) in Denver, after the first game featured a prodigious power display, including Dansby Swanson’s career game.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 28

Cubs roster move: Jameson Taillon to injured list, Javier Assad recalled

Jameson Taillon just spent nearly two months on the injured list with a calf strain. He returned and threw five pretty good innings Sunday against the Angels (three hits and one run allowed), but left after just 62 pitches because of a groin issue.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Cubs' Jameson Taillon lands on IL after short-lived return

The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times).

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Chicago Cubs lose a starting pitcher due to groin injury

The Chicago Cubs have bad news for their starting rotation as they continue to fight for a position in the postseason. One day after Matthew Boyd had his second consecutive frustrating outing in a row, Chicago revealed another starting pitcher was going on the 15-day injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 23

Cubs Recall Jordan Wicks, Option Javier Assad

Fresh arms are the priority at this point. See press release below… The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 23

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, Javier Assad, and PCA star.

The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs took their act on the road and met with the Angels Friday night, in Anaheim. The Angels

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 22

Cubs roster move: Javier Assad recalled, Ryan Brasier to injured list

We have been waiting all day for the Cubs to announce a starter for tonight’s game against the Angels. And now we know who it will be. The Cubs announced

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 20

Javier Assad Back at Wrigley as Possible Injury Replacement

Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, which made sense due to the team’s need for fresh arms as they play 14 games in 13 days. However, his arrival at Wrigley on Wednesday afternoon caused a bit of a stir.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 18

Cubs roster moves: Luke Little recalled, Javier Assad optioned, Gavin Hollowell 27th man

The Cubs recalled Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa today and optioned Javier Assad to Iowa. Assad had struggled in two starts since returning last week. There’s still no word on when Jameson Taillon will be activated, though it could be for Game 2 today.

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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 / August 12

Chicago Cubs activate two important players from the IL ahead of Blue Jays series

EATURThe Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series in Toronto tonight against the Blue Jays, wrapping up a six-game road trip where they’ve gone 1-2 so far.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 28

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 / Athlon Sports / April 30

Cubs Make Tough Decision on 3.40 ERA Starter

The Chicago Cubs made several roster moves today, highlighted by starting pitcher Javier Assad’s transfer from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day with an oblique injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Javier Assad Suffers Setback in Recovery, Out Indefinitely

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that right-handed pitcher Javier Assad suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique. The team will shut him down from baseball activity without a timetable for return.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / April 25

Chicago Cubs' Javier Assad Diagnosed With Oblique Strain Following Rehab Setback

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, manager Craig Counsell told MLB.com's Jordan Bastian and others on Friday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 24

Chicago Cubs Star Pitcher Reaggravates Injury, Could Miss Even More Time

The Chicago Cubs got some rough news this week on a pitcher they were hoping to get back in the near future. Entering the year, young right-hander Javier Assad began the season on the injured list with a left oblique issue after making 29 starts during the 2024 campaign.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 22

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

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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Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / February 25

Chicago Cubs' Javier Assad Could Open Season on Injured List With Oblique Strain

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad could start throwing off the mound this week, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma reported Tuesday. Assad has been out with a left oblique strain since he arrived at spring training camp earlier this month.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / February 11

Chicago Cubs Pitcher Javier Assad Diagnosed With 'Mild' Oblique Strain, Per Manager

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad has been diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, manager Craig Counsell told WGN-TV's Josh Frydman and other reporters Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / October 19

Chicago Cubs Tout Overperforming Starter in 2024

Javier Assad was uncertain about his status with the major league roster for the Chicago Cubs heading into 2024. The Mexican-born right-hander had produced in a flex starter-reliever status in seasons past but hadn’t been trusted with a full-fledged spot in the starting rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 21, 2024