Cubs release pitcher Josh Fleming after brief stint with team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Chicago Cubs released pitcher Josh Fleming on August 19, following a short tenure that began with a minor-league deal. Fleming's latest outing, where he gave up four runs in three innings, marked a disappointing end after he previously struggled with the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite respectable numbers at Triple-A Iowa, a 3.44 ERA in 18.1 innings was insufficient for the Cubs to retain him. Fleming is now looking for another opportunity in the major leagues after being let go by two teams this season.
- •Cubs cut ties with Josh Fleming on August 19.
- •Fleming allowed four runs in his last major league appearance.
- •He had a 3.44 ERA with Cubs' Triple-A Iowa.
- •Fleming's career ERA stands at 4.86 over 257 2/3 innings.
- •He previously struggled with the Toronto Blue Jays before joining the Cubs.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Cut Ties With Former Blue Jays Pitcher After Very Short Stint
"The Chicago Cubs have parted ways with a Toronto Blue Jays castoff who endured a brutal outing this season.
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