ANDRELTON SIMMONS NEWS

Hits free agency Simmons was released by the Cubs on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Simmons was activated off the injured list and designated for assignment Saturday, and he'll now head to free agency. The 32-year-old has appeared in only 35 games this year and had a .173/.244/.187 slash line in 85 plate appearances.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs DFA 4-time Gold-Glove winner Andrelton Simmons

The Chicago Cubs reinstated 11-year veteran infielder Andrelton Simmons from the injured list, then designated the four-time Gold Glove winner for assignment before their game with...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Simmons (shoulder) was activated off the injured list and designated for assignment Saturday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Simmons signed a $4 million deal with the Cubs in March and looked to have a chance at carving out an everyday role, but his time with the team will end after just 35 games thanks to a pair of shoulder injuries and overall ineffectiveness. When Simmons was able to play, he hit just .173/.244/.187. The rebuilding Cubs will turn to younger options down the stretch, but it's possible another team will take a chance on Simmons as a defense-first bench option.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs host the Marlins, try to continue home win streak

The Chicago Cubs, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs aim to stop 5-game skid, take on the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs aim to end a five-game losing streak when they take on the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs

Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cub...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals take on the Cubs in first of 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs to open a three-game series

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants face the Cubs with 2-1 series lead

The San Francisco Giants lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants host the Cubs, try to continue home win streak

The San Francisco Giants, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beginning rehab assignment Thursday Simmons (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Simmons took live batting practice Monday, and he's slated to play five innings and take three at-bats during Thursday's rehab game. The 31-year-old has been on the injured list since July 11, but he'll likely be in the mix to rejoin the Cubs this weekend or early next week.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes live BP Simmons (shoulder) took live batting practice Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Simmons has been on the injured list with a right shoulder strain since mid-July, and a timetable for his return hasn't yet been revealed. It was encouraging to see him take part in batting practice Monday, but it's possible that he'll require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Cubs.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs activate Frank Schwindel, place Andrelton Simmons on IL Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal also provided an update on his groin injury.

JULY 15, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Placed on injured list Simmons was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Thursday, retroactive to July 11, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Simmons started in just one of the last five games, and he's apparently been dealing with a shoulder issue that will keep him off the field for the team's upcoming four-game series against the Mets. Since the move was backdated to Monday, the 32-year-old will be eligible to return as early as July 22, when the Cubs resume play following the All-Star break. However, it's not yet clear how much time the middle infielder is expected to miss.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Simmons isn't starting Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact Simmons drew starts in the last two games and went 0-for-4 with a run and three walks. However, Christopher Morel will shift to second base while Narciso Crook starts in right field Saturday.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Simmons is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Simmons started at second base Saturday and went 2-for-4, but he'll return to the bench Sunday. Jonathan Villar is picking up the start at second, while Nico Hoerner will cover shortstop. Simmons is mostly a reserve infielder at this point, which keeps his fantasy value fairly low, as does his .413 OPS for the season.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Friday Simmons is starting at second base and batting ninth in Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Simmons will make his second consecutive start at second base, as the Cubs are missing Nick Madrigal (groin) at the moment. The veteran infielder hasn't done much with the bat this year, registering just a .167/.182/.167 slash line so far, so he probably can be avoided in most leagues.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May be stuck in utility role Simmons is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Now on the bench for the fifth time in seven games, Simmons appears to have shifted into a utility role following the recent returns of Nico Hoerner and Nick Madrigal from the injured list. Simmons will still spell Hoerner and Madrigal occasionally, but he's unlikely to see consistent enough playing time to make an impact even in deeper mixed leagues.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine in matinee Simmons isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Simmons went 0-for-4 during Friday's blowout loss to St. Louis, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Nick Madrigal is starting at the keystone and batting ninth.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Simmons is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Simmons is 2-for-16 in his past seven appearances and will take a seat for the second straight game. Nick Madrigal will man the keystone in his place Thursday.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Simmons isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers.

Impact Simmons started in the last two games and went 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI and three strikeouts. Nick Madrigal will start at the keystone and bat ninth.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins

Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers: Watch Former LA Catcher Make History for the Wrong Reasons Andrelton Simmons threw a pitch that resulted in a MLB first.

MAY 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Watch: Reds Player Swings, Misses on 44-MPH Pitch There’s high heat, and then there’s whatever Andrelton Simmons was throwing against the Reds on Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Watch: Reds Player Swings, Misses on 44-MPH Pitch There’s high heat, and then there’s whatever Andrelton Simmons was throwing against the Reds on Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reds have highest-scoring day in 23 years, rout Cubs 20-5

Kyle Farmer homered and had tied his career high with five RBIs to power the Cincinnati Reds to their high-scoring game in 23 years, a 20-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS