The Cubs have purchased the contract of right-hander Kyle McGowin from the Atlantic League’s Charleston Dirty Birds, the independent team announced (on X).
Per an announcement from the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League, the Cubs have purchased the contract of 32-year-old righty Kyle McGowin.
It was announced on Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have purchased the contract of veteran pitcher Kyle McGowin. The former big leaguer comes from the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League.
At least one more player from the expected Opening Day roster will thus be unavailable. Reports have suggested that upwards of nine players could miss time due to contact tracing protocols, so more moves may be coming.