The Chicago Cubs called up Tom Cosgrove from AAA Iowa on Sunday. Cosgrove, the 28-year-old southpaw, was acquired in a trade with the San Diego Padres earlier this month.
On Tuesday, Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer suggested the team would soon make a move with their bullpen amid injuries and pitching woes. “I think we’ll continue to shuffle the bullpen — it’s the right thing to do,” Hoyer said.
The Chicago Cubs have been needing help on the pitching front all season long. In order to try to fix the issue, they have been signing and trading for veteran pieces and giving them chances to become a key part of the bullpen.
Last week, the Chicago Cubs made a trade with the San Diego Padres, acquiring relief pitcher Tom Cosgrove. To make room for their newest acquisition on the roster, the team had to make a corresponding move.
The Chicago Cubs have completed a trade with the San Diego Padres that nets them left-handed Pitcher Tom Cosgrove in exchange for cash considerations. Cosgrove will be assigned to the Cubs’ AAA affiliate in Iowa.
The Chicago Cubs continue to turn over every rock in their quest to field a competitive bullpen. This time, the team is adding an interesting reliever with breakout potential.
The Chicago Cubs obtained left-handed reliever Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for cash considerations. Cosgrove, 28, was recently designated for assignment by the Padres.
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs had an off day on the calendar after winning two of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers. However, the front office was busy adding to the pitching roster.
The Padres announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A. In corresponding moves, left-hander Omar Cruz was optioned to Triple-A, and left-hander Tom Cosgrove was designated for assignment.
The San Diego Padres made two more roster cut announcements as they continue to trim their spring training roster ahead of Opening Day. First, the team reassigned right-handed pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez to minor league camp.
The San Diego Padres placed left-handed reliever Tom Cosgrove on the 15-day injured list on Friday because of left elbow inflammation. In corresponding