Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz
The Chicago Cubs have reshuffled their pitching staff by selecting Drew Pomeranz and optioning Jordan Wicks.
📍 How it ended
The Cubs selected Drew Pomeranz and added him to the roster. To make room for the move, Jordan Wicks was optioned to Iowa.
Epilogue added 22d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (5)
- Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend - Cubs Insider · 25d ago
- Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Dispatched to Iowa CBS Sports · 25d ago
- Cubs recall an old friend for huge weekend series v. Cardinals, option Jordan Wicks Cubbies Crib · 25d ago
- Cubs roster move: Drew Pomeranz added, Jordan Wicks optioned Bleed Cubbie Blue · 25d ago
- Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz MLB Trade Rumors · 25d ago
Where it stands
The Chicago Cubs have added pitcher Drew Pomeranz to their roster. To make room for the move, the team optioned Jordan Wicks to Iowa.
Coverage from CBS Sports, MLB Trade Rumors, and Bleed Cubbie Blue emphasizes the timing of the transaction, noting the addition occurs ahead of a holiday weekend series against the Cardinals. Future developments depend on the performance of the updated roster during the upcoming series against the Cardinals.
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Answered
Who was added to the Cubs roster?
Drew Pomeranz was selected by the team.
What happened to Jordan Wicks?
Wicks was optioned to Iowa.
When is this roster change taking effect?
The move precedes a holiday weekend series against the Cardinals.
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