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The Chicago Cubs didn’t face many decisions at Friday’s tender deadline, but they made the two easy ones, tendering contracts to pitchers Justin Steele and Javier Assad.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28

Cubs 2, Cardinals 0: Sweeping into the postseason

Defeating the St. Louis Cardinals is always nice from the Cubs’ point of view, and the three-game sweep completed Sunday with a 2-0 shutout win (the Cubs’ 15th shutout of the year) was particularly gratifying.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 21

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Javier Assad, Michael Busch, Reese McGuire

Cub Tracks would like to see Nico Hoerner do a Billy Buck — circa 1980. On the last at-bat, finest kind. The redoubtable Javier Assad, a man of many hats and many injuries, took the hill in Skyline Chili Land against Cincinnati hurler Zack Littell.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

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.

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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 / 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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 12

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 7

Chicago Cubs: Assad looks good in rehab start, may come back this weekend; Taillon is next

The Chicago Cubs front office has taken a lot of heat in recent days for failing to acquire a much-needed front-of-rotation starter before the July 31 trade deadline.

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.

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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.

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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 / Athlon Sports / March 25

Cubs Receive Positive News on Pitcher Ahead of Opening Day

The Chicago Cubs might get one of their starting pitchers back sooner than later. According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Sun Times, righty Javier Assad is progressing smoothly in his recovery from a strained left oblique.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 24

Chicago Cubs: One positive piece of injury news

The Chicago Cubs will wrap up their final game of the spring tomorrow when they play the Atlanta Braves for the second straight game. The Cubs will then drive to Phoenix, where they’ll open the second start of their regular season playing the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four-game series.

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 / On Tap Sports Net / February 27

3 Cubs Who Need to Step Up After Javier Assad's Injury Update

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad may not be ready for Opening Day and the team's depth will be tested early in the season. According to The Athletics' Sahadev Sharma, Assad's oblique injury could sideline the 27-year-old at the beginning of the season.

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, 2024

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 / Fastball on SI / July 13, 2024

Chicago Cubs Activate Javier Assad Off Injured List to Face St. Louis Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs have activated right-handed pitcher Javier Assad from the 15-day injured list, the team announced Saturday. Assad, who had been out since June 27 with a right forearm extensor strain, will take the mound in game two of the Cubs' doubleheader against the St.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs starter Javier Assad is the latest pitcher to hit the injured list

Before Thursday’s series finale in San Fransisco, the Chicago Cubs announced that starting pitcher Javier Assad will hit the 15-day injured list. He was diagnosed with a right forearm extensor strain and will likely be out a few weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27, 2024

Cubs place key right-hander on injured list

Javier Assad has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm extensor strain

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Javier Assad, Cubs look to reverse trend against Giants

Right-hander Javier Assad will look to snap his five-game winless streak on Monday when the Chicago Cubs host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of their three-game series.

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

Cubs' Javier Assad aims for repeat performance vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad will try to duplicate his most recent outing against the Atlanta Braves when the teams open a three-game series on Tuesday night in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 16, 2024

Cubs Must Find a Way to Keep Javier Assad in the Starting Rotation

The Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. On Thursday, they'll start a new four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Perhaps the most prominent reason for the Cubs avoiding the sweep was their starting pitcher.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2024

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