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Sent to Triple-A Norwood was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The 27-year-old made only three big-league appearances last season due to right shoulder inflammation and will begin 2021 in the minors. Norwood gave up three earned runs over 9.1 innings during 2019 and should return to the majors at some point this season.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Norwood (shoulder) is available to pitch in relief during Wednesday's spring game against the Mariners, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Norwood spent the majority of the 2020 campaign on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, but he's now apparently healthy and is scheduled to pitch in relief Wednesday. Assuming he's fully healthy by Opening Day, the right-hander could take on a middle-relief role for the Cubs to begin the season.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mills expected to start as Cubs host Royals

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AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez's single in 11th gives Cubs 2-1 win over Pirates

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AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IL with shoulder issue The Cubs placed Norwood on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation.

Impact Norwood's placement on the IL is retroactive to Thursday, as he likely picked up the injury a day before that during his appearance in Cincinnati. The Cubs called up Justin Steele to take Norwood's spot on the active roster and in the bullpen.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place Norwood on IL; Steele recalled The Chicago Cubs on Sunday placed right-handed pitcher James Norwood on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) with right shoulde...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • MLB.COM