Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz
The Chicago Cubs have reshuffled their pitching staff by selecting Drew Pomeranz and optioning Jordan Wicks.
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The brief
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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (5)
- Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend - Cubs Insider · 1d ago
- Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Dispatched to Iowa CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Cubs recall an old friend for huge weekend series v. Cardinals, option Jordan Wicks Cubbies Crib · 1d ago
- Cubs roster move: Drew Pomeranz added, Jordan Wicks optioned Bleed Cubbie Blue · 1d ago
- Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz MLB Trade Rumors · 1d ago
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