Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Cubs designate Jake Woodford for assignment?
The Cubs designated Woodford for assignment to make room for Phil Maton, who returned from his second stint on the injured list. Woodford had only one appearance with the team, giving up five hits and three runs in two innings against the Cincinnati Reds.
What happened to Bryse Wilson after the Cubs let him go?
Bryse Wilson was picked up by the Brewers after the Cubs released him on July 4th. He quickly made an impact in Milwaukee, posting two scoreless appearances and tossing four shutout innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How did Jake Woodford perform before the Cubs signed him?
Woodford had a 6.94 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP over 23.1 innings in 16 games with the Milwaukee Brewers before they designated him for assignment in June. He has posted an ERA nearing seven over the last 3.5 seasons.
How much money did the Cubs guarantee Phil Maton in his contract?
The Cubs signed Phil Maton to a two-year deal that guarantees him $14 million. He is the first relief pitcher the Cubs have signed to a contract longer than one year since Craig Kimbrel in 2019.
How did Bryse Wilson perform in his two appearances with the Cubs?
Wilson had one strong outing against the Milwaukee Brewers and then gave up a blowup performance against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 3rd. Despite the mixed results, the Cubs chose to let him go in favor of signing Woodford.
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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