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Cubs Recall Javier Assad, Option Ethan Roberts to Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs brought right-hander Javier Assad back to the major league roster on Saturday and sent right-hander Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa.
Jun 6, 2:06 PM·1m read1 source
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Com reported. Assad, 28, made eight appearances and three starts for the Cubs this season before the move. 88 ERA in those outings.
The team had optioned Assad to Iowa on May 17 to stretch him out as a starter. 00 ERA over nine innings. He pitched one inning against Toledo on Wednesday.
61 ERA in 86 appearances and 57 starts. 73 ERA.
He allowed one run over 1 2/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. 09 ERA in 54 relief appearances. The article was originally posted on Field Level Media and last updated June 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET.
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