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Cubs' Brown holds Brewers hitless through 7 innings before Frelick singles in the 8th off Wesneski

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown held Milwaukee without a hit through the first seven innings before the Brewers’ Sal Frelick delivered a one-out single up the middle off...

MAY 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns another start Wesneski will start Wednesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The Cubs are getting Justin Steele (hamstring) back this week and Kyle Hendricks (back) could return next week, but Wesneski earned at least one more turn in the rotation. Wesneski blanked the Brewers over 6.1 innings while striking out eight Friday, marking the first time he has logged over four innings in the majors this season. He has a 0.54 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and a 14:3 K:BB in 16.2 innings across four appearances. Ben Brown could be the odd man out, unless the Cubs go with a six-man rotation this week.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Wesneski to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Wesneski struck out 12 over 11 innings this spring but also allowed 12 runs. The right-hander should join Iowa's rotation and could eventually help the Cubs either in a starting or relief role.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May get sent to minors Wesneski may be squeezed off the Cubs' Opening Day roster with Jordan Wicks and Javier Assad both likely to secure roles, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wicks is the current favorite to land the No. 5 spot in the rotation, while Assad will likely shift to a long-relief role. That could push Wesneski off the roster entirely, as it may be more beneficial for his development if he's starting regularly at Triple-A Iowa. The righty could have some fantasy upside if he pushes into Chicago's rotation at some point, though for now, his appeal is limited.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has best spring start Wesneski tossed three scoreless innings in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Guardians. He allowed two hits and struck out three.

Impact Wesneski started his spring slate allowing seven runs over three innings in his first two appearances. However, in two outings since then, the righty has allowed just one run across six innings. Wesneski is battling for a spot in the rotation, and with Jameson Taillon (back) possibly set to miss some time early in the season, the former may be able to climb up the depth chart temporarily.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three innings in relief Wesneski allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over three innings in Friday's 8-0 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Wesneski mopped up after starter Kyle Hendricks allowed seven runs over four innings. The Cubs became buyers at the deadline, leaving Wesneski on the outside looking in at a rotation spot, at least for the time being. He threw 50 pitches Friday, with the lone blemish being a homer allowed to Austin Riley in the seventh inning.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled for start Friday The Cubs recalled Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa ahead of his start Friday against St. Louis, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Wesneski has been impressive in the majors this season, posting a 2.18 ERA and 0.94 WHIP across 33 frames. If he's able to continue his impressive rookie campaign against the Cardinals on Friday, there's a solid chance Wesneski remains in the Cubs' rotation long-term. Michael Rucker was optioned to Iowa to clear a space for Wesneski.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski will start... - The Athletic Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski will start tonight’s game at Busch Stadium. Michael Rucker was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

JULY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Wesneski was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wesneski had been pitching in relief of late and faring well, allowing two runs over 10 innings. He'll head back to Iowa, though, and it's not clear what role is planned for him there.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches better Sunday Wesneski allowed one run across three innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Orioles. He gave up three hits and struck out two,

Impact Wesneski covered the last three innings of the game in a long relief role and kept the Cubs around in an eventual 6-3 defeat. The righty has bookended two good appearances around two bad performances his last four games, giving him a 5.65 ERA across 14.1 innings in the span. That includes allowing five runs over three innings his last time out on June 11. For the season, Wesneski is sitting with a 5.20 ERA. He may be able to reenter the rotation at some point, though for now he figures to keep working as a long reliever, which limits his fantasy appeal.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five runs in loss Wesneski (2-3) allowed five runs on four hits across three innings to take the loss Sunday against the Giants. He walked one and struck out four.

Impact The four strikeouts were the lone bright spot for Wesneski, as the young righty was hit hard, including allowing two home runs. He now has a 5.33 ERA this season and has allowed 13 long balls across 50.2 innings. With Justin Steele (forearm) likely to return June 17, Wesneski is probably done in the rotation for now. He could shift to a long-relief role or possibly return to Triple-A.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with no-decision Wesneski allowed four runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk with four strikeouts over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact Wesneski got through three innings with little trouble, but he gave up a solo home run to Shohei Ohtani in the fourth. Things got worse as Wesneski hit a batter and released a wild pitch in the fifth, and Brandon Hughes couldn't clean up the mess without surrendering the lead. Wesneski was initially set to pitch as a reliever following a two-week stint with Triple-A Iowa, but he'll likely be in the rotation for as long as Justin Steele (forearm) is out. Wesneski has a 4.72 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB over 47.2 innings through 10 outings (nine starts). He's tentatively lined up for a road start in San Francisco over the weekend.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Tuesday's game Wesneski will start Tuesday's road game against the Angels.

Impact As manager David Ross suggested over the weekend would be the case, Wesneski will end up re-entering the rotation as a replacement for Justin Steele (forearm), who was recently moved to the 15-day injured list. When Steele exited just three innings into his most recent start last Wednesday against the Rays, Wesneski came on in long relief and struck out four while allowing one earned run on one hit and two walks. Before making the relief appearance, Wesneski had started in each of his eight prior outings on the season with the Cubs, logging a 5.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB across 39.1 frames.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to join rotation Cubs manager David Ross told reporters that the plan is for Wesneski to replace Justin Steele (forearm) in the rotation while Steele is on the 15-day injured list, Maddie Lee of th...

Impact Ross believes Steele will only miss two turns through the rotation. Wesneski opened the year as a starter for the Cubs, but the right-hander struggled to a 5.03 ERA before being demoted to Triple-A Iowa in the middle of May. Wesneski has shown the ability to miss bats, but he'll be a risky fantasy streamer while he's a member of the rotation, and it doesn't appear this will be a long-term appointment.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well in relief Wesneski allowed one run on one hit across 3.2 innings of relief in Wednesday's loss to the Rays. He walked two and struck out four.

Impact Wesneski entered in the fourth inning with starter Justin Steele departing with left forearm tightness. The former had just been recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and last pitched in an MLB game back on May 13, but he looked sharp nonetheless. It's unclear if Steele will have to miss time moving forward, though if he does, Wesneski would be a logical candidate to step into the rotation spot after making eight starts earlier in the year for the Cubs.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Chicago recalled Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wesneski will return to the Cubs in a long relief role ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Rays. He was optioned to Iowa in mid-May after stumbling to a 5.03 ERA through his first 39.1 innings (eight starts) this season with Chicago.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Wesneski was optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Wesneski was a popular fantasy sleeper this spring, and while he had some good starts with the Cubs, he struggled with consistency in ultimately posting a 5.03 ERA and 28:9 K:BB over 39.1 innings covering eight starts. He'll cede his spot in the rotation to Kyle Hendricks (shoulder), who is in line for his season debut later this week.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hammered by Twins Wesneski (2-2) took the loss Saturday, surrendering seven runs on seven hits -- including four home runs -- and a walk over five innings as the Cubs were routed 11-1 by the Twins....

Impact Alex Kirilloff's solo shot in the first inning set the tone for the Cubs' disastrous afternoon, as Wesneski served up multiple long balls for the first time since his opening start of the season. The right-hander has now been tagged for 10 homers in 39.1 innings, fueling a 5.03 ERA that doesn't match his otherwise decent 1.32 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB. He didn't have significant trouble keeping the ball in the park in the minors, so it's possible his luck will shift for the better as the campaign progresses, but his lack of dominance gives Wesneski little margin for error. His next outing will likely come on the road next weekend in Philadelphia.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Wesneski looks to learn from a tough outing as the Chicago Cubs lose a 11-1 'clunker' against the Minnesota Twins Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski dropped his head and stared at the dirt mound. The Minnesota Twins had just clubbed their fourth h...

MAY 14, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Why the Cubs targeted 'quirky' starter Hayden Wesneski in trade with Yankees After the Cubs hired assistant pitching coach Daniel Moskos away from the Yankees, Moskos had good things to say about Wesneski.

MAY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Posts another quality start Wesneski allowed one run on five hits and no walks over six innings Sunday against the Marlins. He struck out six and did not factor into the decision.

Impact Wesneski found himself with runners on the corners and one out in the opening frame before escaping with a 6-4-3 double play. He then went on to retire nine straight batters until Yuli Gurriel kicked off the fifth with a solo home run to left. Wesneski did allow a pair of singles in the inning as well but got out of it allowing just the one run. Sunday was his third consecutive outing allowing just a single run and his second start in a row going at least six innings. The 25-year-old now owns a 3.93 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB over 34.1 innings. He's projected to take the ball next in a road game against the Twins later in the week.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs notes: RISP problems, Hayden Wesneski's sinker and Miguel Amaya's impressive debut Wesneski had his second consecutive quality start during a tough loss in extra innings and came away impressed with Amaya's preperation.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes no-decision Tuesday Wesneski allowed just one run on five hits across six innings but did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals. He had two strikeouts and did not walk a batt...

Impact Wesneski was sharp, but the Cubs mustered only one run of support, denying him a shot at his third win of the season. After allowing eight earned runs across six innings in his first two starts of the year, the youngster has allowed just six earned runs over 22.1 innings in his last four outings. Wesneski will look to keep it up in his next start, which is tentatively set for Sunday against the Marlins.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well in win Wesneski (2-1) allowed one run on four hits across five innings to earn the win Thursday against the Padres. He walked one and struck out three.

Impact Outside of a Manny Machado solo home run in the second inning, Wesneski was in cruise control for his second win of the season. He hasn't fully been able to carry over his success from spring training, as he's still sitting at a 5.24 ERA and has only pitched five or more innings twice in five starts. However, Wesneski has looked pretty sharp in two of his last three outings, and the Cubs figure to have some patience with the promising 25-year-old.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Cubs' Brown holds Brewers hitless through 7 innings before Frelick singles in the 8th off Wesneski