Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bryse Wilson and why did the Cubs claim him?
Bryse Wilson is a 28-year-old right-handed pitcher the Cubs claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs grabbed him to help cover innings in a bullpen that has been overworked and depleted due to injuries in the starting rotation.
What was Bryse Wilson's best MLB season?
Wilson's best MLB season came in 2023 with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he posted a 2.58 ERA across 53 games. He recorded at least four outs in 23 of those outings and pitched at least two innings 17 times.
How did Bryse Wilson do with the Philadelphia Phillies?
Wilson made just one relief appearance with the Phillies before being designated for assignment. It was a scoreless, two-inning outing, which gave a glimpse of how he could be used out of the Cubs bullpen.
Is Bryse Wilson better as a starter or a reliever?
Wilson is significantly better out of the bullpen, posting a 3.97 ERA in 201.2 innings as a reliever compared to a 5.44 ERA in 261.1 innings as a starter throughout his MLB career. Craig Counsell helped unlock that potential in Milwaukee by using him as a multi-inning reliever.
Who did the Cubs designate for assignment to make room for Bryse Wilson?
The Cubs designated right-handed pitcher Christian Roa for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Roa was originally claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles in May but never made it to the big league club, posting a 7.71 ERA in 11.2 innings at Triple-A with the Iowa Cubs.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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