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Javier Assad surrenders three-run homer in season debut as low-offense Cubs fall to Blue Jays

The Cubs didn’t score until the seventh inning, hitting back-to-back singles to take advantage of a leadoff walk. The Blue ...
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Cubs roster move: Miguel Amaya and Javier Assad activated, Jon Berti DFA

Reese McGuire has performed admirably in filling in for Amaya, batting .235/.250/.459 (20-for-85) with six home runs, ...

Cubs reinstate Miguel Amaya, Javier Assad ahead of Blue Jays opener

The Cubs reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list, with Assad starting the ...

Cubs' Javier Assad: Goes 4.1 innings in rehab start

Assad (oblique) struck out four and allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks across 4.1 innings for Triple-A Iowa in the third start of his rehab assignment Wednesday. Assad is still waiting ...

‘I missed being here’: Javier Assad nears return from oblique injury, which could give Chicago Cubs a boost

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs Announce Massive Injury Updates With Two Stars Returning

The Chicago Cubs are getting some major reinforcements on the way. According to an update from the team's official social media, a flurry of roster moves on Tue ...

Cubs' Javier Assad: Twirls 3.2 innings at Triple-A

Assad (oblique) struck out two and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk across 3.2 innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs roster moves: Miguel Amaya back, Jon Berti DFAed

The Chicago Cubs will get a boost to their lineup Tuesday, as catcher Miguel Amaya has been activated from the injured list.
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Report: Cubs Roster Shuffle Sees Four Moves

Javier Assad is possibly the biggest change in this whole roster ... pitching to a 3.73 ERA in 147.0 innings. He was ...