FRANK SCHWINDEL NEWS

Becomes free agent The Cubs granted Schwindel his unconditional release Sunday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Schwindel cleared waivers after the Cubs designated him for assignment earlier in the weekend, and the 30-year-old will now get a head start on his offseason with the organization electing to cut ties with him. Before he was removed from the 40-man roster, Schwindel was optioned to Triple-A Iowa but hadn't played for the affiliate since Aug. 17 due to an unspecified injury. After producing a modest .635 OPS over 292 plate appearances in the majors this season, Schwindel will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal on the open market.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blackmon hits go-ahead triple in 9th, Rockies beat Cubs 3-1

Charlie Blackmon hit a tiebreaking triple and scored in a two-run ninth, and the Colorado Rockies earned a rare road win, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Cubs Schwindel (undisclosed) was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Schwindel was on the injured list at Triple-A Iowa over the last few weeks, but he'll lose his spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster as part of a move after Esteban Quiroz's contract was selected Saturday. Schwindel performed well in 2021 after being acquired by the Cubs, but he hit just .229 with eight home runs, 36 RBI and 23 runs over 75 major-league games this year.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on Triple-A IL Triple-A Iowa placed Schwindel on its 7-day injured list Thursday due to an unspecified issue, Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports.

Impact After being optioned to Triple-A on Aug. 8, Schwindel went 6-for-19 with three doubles in five games for Iowa before going on the IL. Though details on the nature of his absence are scarce at the moment, it'll at least temporarily push back Schwindel's timeline for rejoining the big club.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Schwindel was sent to Triple-A Iowa following Monday's 6-3 win over the Nationals, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schwindel was just 5-for-31 at the dish with two RBI and one run scored over his last 10 contests. He's presumably being sent down to make room for the addition of Franmil Reyes, who has yet to be officially activated after the Cubs claimed him off waivers from the Guardians earlier in the day.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals 6-3

Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel homered in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 6-3

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Monday Schwindel isn't in the lineup Monday against the Nationals.

Impact Schwindel started the last two games and went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts. Patrick Wisdom is shifting to first base while Christopher Morel starts at the hot corner.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Schwindel isn't starting Friday against Miami.

Impact Schwindel went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Thursday's nightcap against the Cardinals and will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Patrick Wisdom will shift to first base while Zach McKinstry starts at the hot corner.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Game 1 of twin bill Schwindel is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

Impact Before Wednesday's game was postponed due to inclement weather, Schwindel had been in line to sit out against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. St. Louis will have Mikolas take the hill for the front end of the twin bill, so it's not particularly surprising that Schwindel will end up sitting for the third time in four contests. The 31-year-old looks like he could be falling into more of a part-time role at first base while the Cubs give more work to Patrick Wisdom at first base and free up the hot corner for the likes of Zach McKinstry and David Bote.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for third time in four games Schwindel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Even though the Cubs recently demoted one of Schwindel's primary threats for playing time in Alfonso Rivas, Schwindel will take a seat for the third time in four games. Until Schwindel begins to heat up at the plate, manager David Ross could be inclined to rotate a few different players at first base. Patrick Wisdom will move across the diamond to start at first base Wednesday.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Schwindel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The 30-year-old reached base three times Friday but finds himself on the bench for the second straight game Sunday with lefty Carlos Rodon pitching for San Francisco. Schwindel should continue to see regular playing time between first base and designated hitter, especially with Alfonso Rivas optioned to the minors.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Schwindel isn't starting Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Schwindel started the last two games and went 2-for-6 with an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts. Willson Contreras will serve as the designated hitter while Yan Gomes takes over behind the plate.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches three times Friday Schwindel went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's win over the Giants.

Impact Schwindel has been playing regularly at first base or as the designated hitter for the Cubs, though he's fallen short of his 2021 mini breakout, when he recorded a .962 OPS and 14 home runs across 64 games toward the end of the year. Through 71 games this season, the 30-year-old has a .654 OPS and eight home runs.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom homers again, Stroman finally wins as Cubs top Giants

Patrick Wisdom homered again, Marcus Stroman pitched six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two months and the Chicago Cubs beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 4...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wood takes no-hitter into 7th, Giants beat Cubs to stop skid

Alex Wood took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 to stop a seven-game slide

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Tuesday Schwindel is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Schwindel will get a breather after going 1-for-2 with a walk in Monday's victory. Willson Contreras will slide over to the designated hitter spot while Yan Gomes enters the lineup behind the plate.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos boils over after Cubs beat Phillies 6-2 in 10

Nico Hoerner homered early and scored the tiebreaking run in a five-run 10th inning as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Schwindel isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Schwindel started the last four games and went 4-for-17 with a double, a run, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts. Alfonso Rivas will take his place at first base and bat seventh.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner gets 3 hits as Cubs stop slide by topping Mets 3-2

Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a nine-game slide by topping the New York Mets 3-2

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits in return Schwindel (back) went 3-for-8 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact The games were Schwindel's first in about a month as he missed time due to back tightness. The 30-year-old should regain a prominent role at first base for the Cubs moving forward, though Alfonso Rivas is also in the mix as a left-handed bat. Schwindel now has a .242/.287/.390 slash line with eight home runs and 34 RBI across 64 games this season.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso, New York Mets sweep lowly Cubs with 4-3 victory

Pete Alonso was hit by a bases-loaded pitch from Mychal Givens in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a doubleheader sweep

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carrasco, Mets hand Cubs 7th straight loss, 8-0

Carlos Carrasco pitched six sharp innings, Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso homered, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Back from injured list Schwindel (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has been out the past couple weeks with back tightness, but he'll rejoin the Cubs after going 2-for-18 with a solo homer during a five-game rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa. Schwindel won't immediately enter the lineup for Chicago, as Alfonso Rivas is starting at first base Thursday versus the Mets.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs begin 4-game series at home against the Mets

The Chicago Cubs begin a four-game series at home against the New York Mets on Thursday

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS