Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz
The Chicago Cubs are adjusting their pitching roster by adding veteran Drew Pomeranz and optioning Jordan Wicks to the minor leagues.
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The Chicago Cubs are set to select the contract of pitcher Drew Pomeranz. In a corresponding move, the organization has optioned Jordan Wicks to the Iowa Cubs. This roster shift coincides with the team’s upcoming holiday weekend series against the St.
Coverage from MLB Trade Rumors, Cubs Insider, CBS Sports, Cubbies Crib, and Bleed Cubbie Blue confirms the move involves the departure of Wicks and the addition of Pomeranz to the active roster. Reports emphasize the timing of the decision ahead of the series against the Cardinals. Future developments depend on the performance of the updated pitching staff.
Coverage does not yet specify how long Pomeranz will remain on the active roster or the duration of Wicks' assignment in Iowa.
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Quick answers
Who is being added to the Cubs roster?
The Cubs are selecting Drew Pomeranz to join the team.
What happened to Jordan Wicks?
Jordan Wicks has been optioned to the Iowa Cubs.
When is this move taking effect?
The roster move is associated with the team's holiday weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Coverage (5)
- Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend - Cubs Insider · 90d ago
- Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Dispatched to Iowa CBS Sports · 90d ago
- Cubs recall an old friend for huge weekend series v. Cardinals, option Jordan Wicks Cubbies Crib · 90d ago
- Cubs roster move: Drew Pomeranz added, Jordan Wicks optioned Bleed Cubbie Blue · 90d ago
- Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz MLB Trade Rumors · 90d ago
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