Cubs roster move: Jordan Wicks recalled, Vince Velasquez DFA
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The Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa and designated right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez for assignment.
Wicks has made two starts this season for the Cubs, dropping both games. His last start came on May 31 at St. Louis. His numbers to date are pretty horrifying: 15.63 ERA, 2.211 WHIP, 13 hits and 11 earned runs in 6.1 innings. Wicks is probably around just for today’s bullpen game and then I suspect he’ll be optioned back to Iowa. As always, we await developments.
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Velasquez has made two relief appearances for the Cubs this season, throwing 3.1 innings and not allowing a run, with one strikeout. He’ll likely clear waivers and head back to Iowa again, for a possible addition back to the 40-man roster later on.
This move leaves the 40-man roster at 39 players.
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