Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tyler Ferguson and how did the Cubs get him?
Tyler Ferguson is a 32-year-old right-handed reliever the Cubs acquired from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. He features five pitches and has high-leverage experience, earning four saves and 23 holds during his time with Oakland.
What has Tyler Ferguson done so far with the Chicago Cubs?
In eight appearances covering eight innings, Ferguson has racked up 11 strikeouts with zero walks against 31 batters faced. He tossed a scoreless inning in the Cubs' 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, retiring the side on just eight pitches including a strikeout of Pete Alonso.
What was Tyler Ferguson's biggest weakness before joining the Cubs?
Walks have been the biggest issue for Ferguson throughout his career, as he carried a walk rate near 13% in both the minors and with the Athletics. His 12.8 BB% ranked fourth-worst among all qualified relievers over the 2024-25 seasons.
How did Tyler Ferguson perform in 2024 with the Athletics?
Ferguson had a strong 2024 season, posting a 3.68 ERA in 51.1 innings across 48 games while striking out 62 batters and holding opposing hitters to a .178 batting average.
Can the Cubs send Tyler Ferguson back to the minor leagues if he struggles?
Yes, Ferguson still has a minor league option remaining, which gives the Cubs the flexibility to send him down to Triple-A and call him back up depending on his performance.
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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