Jordan Wicks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 12

Cubs Send Former Top Prospect Back To Triple-A After Getting Shelled by Yankees

The Chicago Cubs headed into their final series before the All-Star break feeling good about how they have performed during the first half of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

Report: Jameson Taillon Placed on IL; Jordan Wicks Recalled

Retroactive to July 1st, the Cubs are placing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day IL and recalling Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa. As reported by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Taillon strained his right calf.

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Cubs Re-Stock College Pitching with Selection in Latest MLB Mock Draft

Among the Chicago Cubs’ last five first-round picks were two college pitchers. Chicago’s first-round pick in 2021 was Kansas State pitcher Jordan Wicks, who made his MLB debut in 2023 and has served as a spot starter and long reliver at the MLB level.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 22

Cubs Option Jordan Wicks, Recall Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs are getting ready to kick off a two-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. As they get ready to hopefully continue their recent success against the NL West's most-feared team, the roster required a slight shakeup.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 18

Chicago Cubs Recall Intriguing Starter Ahead of Arizona Diamondbacks Series

Jordan Wicks is officially back with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs made a roster move prior to Friday afternoon's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field, promoting Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / March 21

Chicago Cubs Option Two Pitchers to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs return to Arizona. They have completed a two-game opening series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Today, they continue Cactus League play.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Cubs Make Two Roster Moves Ahead of 2025 MLB Season

The Chicago Cubs have optioned a pair of pitchers, Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks, to triple-A Iowa. Both players were on the 26-man Tokyo series roster. The report comes from Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network: The Wicks news should come as no surprise to Cubs fans.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 20

2025 Spring Demotions: Jake Bloss, Jordan Wicks Head Down

We are just one week away from 2025 MLB Opening Day and teams are beginning to cut en masse. Several teams sent down notable top young prospects and players over the last 48 hours, including the Blue Jays, Cubs, and Diamondbacks.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / March 20

Chicago Cubs Option Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks to Iowa

The Chicago Cubs just narrowed down the fifth starting pitcher job and trimmed the bullpen by optioning Jordan Wicks and Eli Morgan to Triple-A Iowa. Wicks going down is not a surprise.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 20

Chicago Cubs make crucial roster decision by sending 2 pitchers to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs regular season roster beginning next Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks will look different than it did in Japan when they faced the Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Cubs lefty has to take a big leap forward in his development this spring training

The Chicago Cubs were one of the first teams to open up camp this spring being their season starts on March 18 when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Japan.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 27

Chicago Cubs: this left-hander could have a big impact for the club this season

The Chicago Cubs are slowly having their roster take shape and form into a roster strong enough to make a run at the postseason this year. The Cubs have made several moves to make that dream a reality, the latest of which was acquiring All-Star Closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros to lock down the backend of their bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / October 22

Gap Year for Chicago Cubs Young Southpaw in 2024

Jordan Wicks had a brief and tough 2024 season for the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old left-hander was hoping for his first full season as a member of the Chicago Cubs starting rotation after joining the major league club in August of 2023.

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Cubs Shake Up Pitching Staff with Latest Roster Moves

With just eight regular season games left, the Chicago Cubs made a critical change to their pitching staff as their postseason hopes continue to grow slim.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / September 1

Cubs Activate Jordan Wicks from 60-Day IL

After winning 5 straight games, the Chicago Cubs are getting a boost to their starting rotation. Jordan Wicks will return to the mound on Sunday against the Nationals.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs to activate LHP Jordan Wicks from 60-day IL

The Cubs are set to activate left-hander Jordan Wicks from the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 15, 2024

Mainstay Cubs Pitcher Could Return To Rotation With Wicks Back on IL

The injury hits keep on coming for the struggling Chicago Cubs. Jordan Wicks is the latest Cubs pitcher to hit the injured list in a season where the pitching staff has yet to be fully healthy.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15, 2024

Cubs place lefty starter on 15-day IL

The Cubs announced that Jordan Wicks has been placed on the 15-day injured list, as the southpaw is dealing with a right oblique strain.

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Cubs' Jordan Wicks (oblique) exits game vs. Cardinals

Chicago Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks exited Friday afternoon's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals after just 1 2/3 innings due to an oblique injury.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 28, 2024

Cubs Injury Update: Jordan Wicks to IL with Forearm Strain

The Chicago Cubs made it official on Sunday. Left-hander Jordan Wicks was placed on the 15-day injured list after being scratched from his scheduled Sunday start against the Boston Red Sox.

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

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 24, 2024

Cubs Pitch Mix: Jordan Wicks Efficient, Effective vs. Astros

Chicago Cubs starter Jordan Wicks was efficient and smooth on Tuesday against the Houston Astros. The 24-year-old lefty had the Astros off balance and swinging early in counts, which led to outs for much of the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2024

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 7, 2024

Jordan Wicks Shines But Cubs Fall to Dodgers 4-1

Despite the unfortunate injury to ace Justin Steele, the Chicago Cubs' have been able to weather the storm for the most part. Jordan Wicks continued that on Saturday with a decent outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wicks tossed 4.2 innings of two-run, six-hit baseball with one walk against seven strikeouts.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21, 2024

Cubs make rotation decisions as Opening Day nears

With Opening Day now one week away, the Cubs made some decisions on their starting pitching plan to begin the year.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / February 9, 2024

Cubs Prospect Profile: Will Wicks Be the Next Great Cubs Lefty?

In Jed Hoyer’s second draft as the man in charge of the Chicago Cubs front office, he decided to go with a lefty college arm in the first round. After choosing Ed Howard a year prior, lefty Jordan Wicks was snagged by the Cubs with the 21st selection in the 2021 draft.