Right-handed reliever Jose Cuas went unclaimed on waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, MLBTR has learned. He was originally designated for assignment back on Dec.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Cuas made history Wednesday night. Although it’s the kind of historic moment he’d rather be forgotten. Facing the Houston Astros, Cuas took the mound in a 3-2 game in the seventh hoping to get out of the inning with the Blue Jays only down a run.
The Cubs announced this afternoon that right-hander Jose Cuas has been claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays. Cuas was designated for assignment earlier this week in order to make room for righty Ethan Roberts on the club’s 40-man roster.
I’m on a small lake in the middle of Michigan, so here’s the media release: The Chicago Cubs today activated left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher José Cuas to Triple-A Iowa.
Ah, ha. Adbert Alzolay has had a rough time of it so far this year, with several blown saves and a home run allowed in six different outings — one more than he had all of last year.
The Cubs will give The Professor another chance. Jameson Taillon would have originally been in line to start the Friday game against the Pirates, but was pushed back because of some minor back issues.
There’s been a swap out of relievers. The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 8) with right shoulder strain and recalled right-handed pitcher José Cuas from Triple-A Iowa.
Among the crop of contenders for the Chicago Cubs this spring, Jose Cuas was the one to answer the call by making the Opening Day roster. Unfortunately, the first few weeks of the 2024 season haven't exactly gone to plan by either side's standards.