Cubs demote pitcher Ethan Roberts ahead of Royals series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs demoted pitcher Ethan Roberts before their series finale against the Kansas City Royals on August 9, 2026. Roberts, who has spent parts of four seasons with the Cubs, has an ERA of 4.21 this season. His performance included 25.2 innings pitched and 17 strikeouts, but a high walk rate contributed to the decision. The Cubs are competing closely in the NL Central and are looking to regain ground on the Milwaukee Brewers. Following this series, they will face the Washington Nationals in a three-game set.
- •Cubs set for a rubber match against Royals after dropping Saturday's game.
- •Ethan Roberts has been optioned to the Iowa Cubs.
- •Roberts has pitched for the Cubs since 2022 and logged 25.2 innings this season.
- •The Cubs plan to recall lefty Braxon Garrett possibly later today.
- •Next series for the Cubs is against the Nationals following the Royals.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Demote 4-Year Player Before Royals Series Finale
"The Chicago Cubs are set for a rubber match with the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon. Despite dropping Saturday’s game, Chicago has still been one of the best teams in MLB over the past few weeks, and they are slowly trying to claw back to catch the Brewers in the NL Central. On Sunday, […] The post Chicago Cubs Demote 4-Year Player Before Royals Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
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