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Chicago Cubs promote pitcher Javier Assad to major league roster

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Chicago Cubs promote pitcher Javier Assad to major league roster

Summary

The Chicago Cubs have recalled pitcher Javier Assad to their major league roster ahead of the second game of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. To accommodate the move, the team assigned pitcher Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa. Assad returns to the big league club two weeks after being demoted. During his time with the Cubs this season, Assad has recorded a 6-1 record with a 3.46 ERA and 55 strikeouts across 22 appearances, including 10 starts. He recently showed form in the minor leagues, allowing one earned run over 5.1 innings in his latest start for Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs enter Saturday's matchup looking to extend a two-game winning streak.

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•Javier Assad joins the Chicago Cubs major league roster.
•Tyler Ferguson is reassigned to Triple-A Iowa.
•Assad has a 6-1 record and 3.46 ERA in 22 appearances this season.
•The Chicago Cubs are currently on a two-game winning streak.

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The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for the second game of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The Cubs are entering this matchup on a two-game winning streak, so they will be looking to keep their momentum going against Miami.Now, as the Cubs prepare for their Saturday game against the Marlins, they […] The post Chicago Cubs Quickly Promote 29-Year-Old Pitcher During Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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