DANIEL NORRIS NEWS

Guardians top Tigers in 10 innings, extend win streak to 5

Oscar Gonzalez knocked in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Detroit Tig...

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Norris will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to start Friday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Norris mainly pitched out of the bullpen with the Cubs earlier in the season, but since getting released by Chicago and signing with Detroit, he's been building up as a starter at Toledo over the last few weeks. The southpaw will return to the majors ahead of Friday's series opener against the White Sox, and he'll likely have a chance to earn more than one start since several of Detroit's starters are dealing with injuries.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Building up as starter Norris will build up as a starter at Triple-A Toledo, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Norris served mainly as a reliever for the Cubs early in the season before he was granted his unconditional release over the weekend. He signed a minor-league deal with Detroit on Tuesday, and the team will see how he responds to a starter's workload over the coming weeks.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Tigers Norris signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact Norris was cut loose by the Cubs over the weekend, and he decided to return to the team he played for from the midway point of the 2015 season through the midway point of the 2021 campaign. Norris had a rough go of it the last couple years, but he will attempt to get back on track in his old stomping grounds.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Granted unconditional release Norris was granted his unconditional release by the Cubs on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Norris was designated for assignment by the Cubs last weekend, and he'll seek out other opportunities as a free agent after going unclaimed on waivers. The southpaw made 27 appearances (one start) for the Cubs to begin the season, and he logged a 6.90 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 30 innings.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Cubs designated Norris for assignment Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Norris will cede his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to fellow reliever Erich Uelmen, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa. Over his 30 innings with the Cubs this season, Norris turned in a 6.90 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs DFA'd lefty reliever Daniel Norris and... - The Athletic The Cubs DFA’d lefty reliever Daniel Norris and called up right-hander Erich Uelmen from Triple-A Iowa.

JULY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games

Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning str...

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from 15-day IL Norris (finger) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Norris was on the injured list since June 23 but reported to Triple-A Iowa last week to begin a rehab assignment. He allowed a run (zero earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out five in three innings over his two rehab appearances and will rejoin the Cubs' bullpen ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Orioles.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment on tap Norris (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Norris progressed to facing live hitters Tuesday, and he's been cleared to return to game action in the minors. He's been on the IL since June 23, so he'll likely be able to rejoin the Cubs following a brief stint in Iowa.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers and Cubs meet in series rubber match

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers begin 3-game series against the Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs

Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to face hitters Norris (finger) is scheduled to face rehabbing teammates Nick Madrigal (groin) and Frank Schwindel (back) in a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com repo...

Impact If all goes well during the throwing session, Norris could be cleared to head to the minors for what would presumably be a brief rehab assignment. Norris has been on the 15-day injured list since June 23 with a left middle finger strain.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch again Norris (finger) was able to play catch off flat ground Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Norris has started up his throwing program after landing on the 15-day injured list just under a week ago with a left index finger strain. He doesn't look like he'll be in store for a long-term absence, though the Cubs may not have much urgency to rush him back. The lefty has been handling a low-leverage role out of the bullpen all season and has submitted a 7.24 ERA over his 24 appearances.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with finger injury The Cubs placed Norris on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left index finger strain, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Right-hander Adrian Sampson was promoted from Triple-A Iowa to replace Norris on the 26-man active roster and serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. Norris likely came away with the injury at some point during his appearance in Wednesday's 14-5 win over the Pirates, when he served up four runs -- all unearned -- on one hit and one walk over an inning of relief.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five runs Sunday Norris allowed five runs on three hits and three walks across two innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. He struck out five.

Impact Norris struck out a season-high five batters, but a pair of home runs turned it into an ugly outing overall. The lefty has had plenty of those this year, as he's now saddled with a 6.75 ERA across 24 innings of work. He'll remain a low-leverage option for the Cubs who doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers take 2 from Cubs, Taylor HRs in both, Ashby fans 12

Tyrone Taylor homered in both games, Aaron Ashby struck out a career-high 12 in the nightcap and the Milwaukee Brewers swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 7-6 and 3-1, Luis...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Overcomes Achilles soreness Norris (Achilles) made back-to-back relief appearances Friday and Saturday in losses to the Diamondbacks, covering 1.2 innings between the outings while allowing one earned run on...

Impact Heading into the weekend, Norris was considered day-to-day with a right Achilles soreness, but the appearances on consecutive days imply that he's back to full strength as the Cubs prepare for a six-game week. The 29-year-old lefty has served mostly as a low-leverage reliever for Chicago this season, posting a 5.68 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB in 12.2 innings.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling better Wednesday Norris (Achilles) is feeling better and could be available for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Norris exited Tuesday's win over the Pirates due to right Achilles soreness after facing just one batter, but his injury doesn't appear to be a major concern. Even if he doesn't appear in Wednesday's series finale, he should be considered day-to-day for now.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore Achilles Norris was removed from Tuesday's game against the Pirates with right Achilles soreness, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Norris retired the only batter he faced on four pitches before exiting Tuesday's contest with the injury. The left-hander should be considered day-to-day, and it's unclear whether or not he'll require a trip to the injured list.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with loss in nightcap Norris (0-2) gave up three runs across 1.1 innings to take the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. He allowed no hits and three walks, while str...

Impact Norris didn't allow any hits, but Los Angeles still found a way to get to him. The lefty started the second inning with three straight walks before recording a strikeout. Norris then left the game, and Keegan Thompson proceeded to walk in a run before allowing three more Dodgers to cross the plate on a bases-clearing double. Norris hasn't been particularly effective this year with an 8.59 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 7.1 innings. He made the spot start Saturday but should shift back into a relief role moving forward.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw, Betts lead Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Cubs

Clayton Kershaw dominated over seven innings in the opener, Mookie Betts drove in five runs in the nightcap, and the Los Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 and 6-2 to sweep a split...

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday's nightcap Norris will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has given up four earned runs over six innings out of the bullpen this season, though he's allowed only five hits and has a strong 8:1 K:BB. The doubleheader is a result of a postponement Friday, and Norris will start a bullpen game in the nightcap while Drew Smyly (personal) starts Game 1.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers pound season-high six homers, rout Cubs 11-1

Hunter Renfroe hit two of Milwaukee's season-high six home runs, Adrian Houser struck out six and scattered two hits over six shutout innings and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS