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Cut loose by Philadelphia Triple-A Lehigh Valley released Maples from his minor-league contract Friday.

Impact Maples, who made MLB relief appearances with the Cubs in each of the past five seasons, joined the Phillies on a minor-league deal in March. He ultimately didn't make enough of an impression to earn a call-up to Philadelphia, as he was dropped by the Triple-A club after submitting a 6.28 ERA and 2.20 WHIP while walking 22 batters across 14.1 innings out of the bullpen. Lehigh Valley opted to replace Maples on its roster with another reliever with previous MLB experience in Jace Fry, who signed with the organization after being released by the Nationals a few days earlier.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp Maples was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maples struggled as a non-roster invitee this spring, as he allowed five runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five in 2.2 innings. Although his strikeout rate remained high, he'll need to work on his command and ability to limit runs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley early in the 2022 campaign.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Maples cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Maples owns a 2.59 ERA in 31.1 innings this season, but his 18.0 percent walk rate evidently scared off any potential suitors. He'll remain in an organizational depth role for the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers

Patrick Wisdom set a Cubs rookie record with his 27th homer, hitting a three-run drive that capped a five-run comeback in the eighth inning and sent Chicago over the Milwaukee Brew...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd Sunday The Cubs designated Maples for assignment Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Maples has managed a 2.59 ERA and been one of Chicago's better relievers in spite of an alarming 40:25 K:BB. The reason for his demotion is unclear, but his numbers are attractive enough that he could draw interest on waivers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title

Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Cubs 8-5

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwindel homers, Cubs shut down Twins hitters in 3-0 win

Frank Schwindel hit a three-run homer and a pair of Chicago Cubs pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated Wednesday Maples (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Maples landed on the injured list due to a right middle finger blister in late July, but he joined Triple-A Iowa for a rehab assignment Aug. 11. Across nine rehab appearances, the right-hander posted an 8.64 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 8.1 innings. He has a 2.28 ERA in 27.2 innings across 24 innings with the major-league club this year, but he hasn't been used in many high-leverage situations.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Cubs

The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Wednesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Joe Ryan

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davies scheduled to start for Cubs at Twins

The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with John Gant

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Chicago

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Sunday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dylan Cease

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against White Sox

The White Sox are expected to send Lance Lynn to the mound Saturday and the Cubs plan to give Alec Mills the start

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson scheduled to start for Cubs at White Sox

The Cubs will start Keegan Thompson on Friday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dallas Keuchel

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez expected to start for the Rockies against Cubs

The Rockies will start German Marquez on Wednesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steele scheduled to start for Chicago against Colorado

The Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound Tuesday and the Rockies plan to give German Marquez the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Senzatela, Rockies to face Hendricks, Cubs

The Rockies will start Antonio Senzatela on Monday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle Hendricks

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City

The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehabbing at Triple-A Maples (finger) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 11 and has made four appearances, covering 4.1 innings while giving up four runs on five hits and four walks while...

Impact Before going on the injured list July 29 with a blister on his right middle finger, Maples was a productive reliever for Chicago with a 2.28 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 24 appearances, but he hadn't yet moved into a high-leverage role. With that in mind, the Cubs may want to see Maples turn in better results during his rehab assignment before bringing him back from the IL.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle scheduled to start as Cincinnati hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Adrian Sampson on Wednesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miley scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Chicago

The Reds will send Wade Miley to the mound Monday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the start

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs to visit the Miami Marlins

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs

The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the start

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luzardo scheduled to start as Miami hosts Chicago

The Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Friday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the start

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodruff scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Brewers will start Brandon Woodruff on Thursday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle Hendricks

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS