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Cubs Bring Up Assad to Fix Pitching Crisis
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- Jun 6, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
The Cubs are scrambling after a brutal 18-3 loss to the Giants, bringing up Javier Assad to bolster their depleted pitching staff while sending down reliever Ethan Roberts. With injuries piling up and their ERA sinking to the bottom third of the league, the team is desperately trying to find depth and stability. Assad, though not dominant this season, has a track record with Chicago and is being stretched out as a starter — a gamble they hope pays off as they wait for key arms like Matthew Boyd to return. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2296aa947d90164e