The Chicago Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Jensen to a minor league contract Friday, according to MLB.com's transaction tracker. In a corresponding move, the team released Phil Bickford.
The Chicago Cubs seemingly have all the pieces in place to solidify their spot in October. But there is a need for the Cubs to upgrade their pitching following a series of injuries. The latest being right-hander Jameson Taillon, who is missing more than a month of the season.
The Chicago Cubs find themselves in desperate need of more pitching. Already knowing they were going to try and add an arm or two ahead of the trade deadline, the latest calf strain to Jameson Taillon that is going to keep him out for a significant amount of time has created some more urgency to ensure an addition happens.
Right-hander Ryan Jensen went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Twins, tweets Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He’ll remain in the organization but has been sent outright to Triple-A St.
The Twins have claimed right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte off of waivers from the Texas Rangers. Duarte had a 3.69 ERA while striking out 23 batters and walking 20 in 31.2 innings of work for the Cincinnati Reds in 2023.
The Minnesota Twins made an intriguing announcement on Thursday, saying that they have claimed pitcher Ryan Jensen off waivers from the Miami Marlins. The 26-year-old Jensen is an interesting flier for Minnesota.
The Twins announced that they have claimed right-hander Ryan Jensen from the Marlins. The latter club designated him for assignment two weeks ago. DFA limbo normally only lasts a week but the clock is paused for the week from Christmas to New Year’s Day.