Cubs activate RHP Javier Assad from IL to start vs. Cardinals
Jun 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad (72) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Javier Assad from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and he will start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the host St. Louis Cardinals.
Assad was on the IL with a right forearm strain. He last pitched for the Cubs on June 23.
Assad, who turns 27 on July 30, is 4-3 with a 3.04 ERA in 16 starts this season. He has struck out 79 in 83 innings.
Also, left-hander Luke Little (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day IL and right-hander Ethan Roberts was recalled from Triple-A Iowa.
Little, 23, departed Friday's 5-1 victory over the Cardinals in the eighth injury with discomfort in the shoulder. Little is 3-1 with a 3.46 ERA in 30 relief appearances.
Roberts, 27, appeared in three games for Chicago earlier this season and tossed four shutout innings.
St. Louis won Saturday's opener, 11-3.
--Field Level Media
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