JAVIER ASSAD NEWS

Nabs fourth win Assad (4-1) allowed three hits and one walk while striking out six over 5.1 shutout innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cardinals.

Impact Assad closed out the regular season by winning four of his last five outings, one of which was a relief appearance. In that span, he gave up nine runs across 23 innings with a 14:9 K:BB. The right-hander has a 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB across 37 innings through eight appearances (seven starts) this season. His 79-pitch outing Sunday will likely keep him off the Cubs' roster for the wild-card round versus the Padres, but Assad could be included in the bullpen if Chicago advances to the NLDS.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki and Assad power playoff-bound Cubs to a 2-0 win over the Cardinals

Seiya Suzuki homered in his fourth straight game, Javier Assad pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning and the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 for a...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Busch leads Cubs against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch had four hits against the Cardinals on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Receiving another start Assad is slated to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

Impact Assad will make a second straight start to close out the regular season after allowing two earned runs over four innings in a no-decision his last time out Sept. 20 versus the Reds. Since the Cubs will begin a best-of-three wild-card series versus the Padres on Tuesday, Assad likely won't be rested enough to remain in consideration for a roster spot during the first round of the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Busch stars as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 7-3 to clinch the top NL wild card

Michael Busch homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched the top NL wild card with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Goes four frames in no-decision Assad did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Reds, allowing two runs on three hits with two strikeouts over two innings.

Impact Assad managed just 43 strikes on 74 pitches and generated only four whiffs in his first start since Sept. 5. The 28-year-old has logged a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB across 31.2 innings through seven appearances (six starts) this season. If the Cubs elect to give him another turn in the rotation, he's lined up for a home matchup with the Cardinals next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start Saturday Assad is slated to start Saturday's game in Cincinnati, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The Cubs have already clinched a playoff berth but are six games behind the Brewers in the NL Central standings heading into play Saturday, so the team is essentially locked into a best-of-three wild-card series in the postseason. As a result, the Cubs appear content to build in an extra day of rest for their rotation members heading into the playoff and will do so by having Assad make a spot start Saturday. Since moving to the bullpen earlier this month, Assad's lone relief appearance was a 2.1-inning outing back on Sept. 14, so he should be well rested and capable of providing plenty of length Saturday. Over six appearances (five starts) for the big club this season, Assad has gone 3-1 with a 4.23 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB across 27.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner's 3 RBIs lead Cubs to 4-3 win over fading Rays

Nico Hoerner had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning that sparked the Chicago Cubs over the fading Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Set to return to bullpen With Jameson Taillon (groin) set to rejoin Chicago's rotation Wednesday, Assad is likely to return to the bullpen, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Assad has made five starts for the Cubs this year after recovering from a strained oblique, turning in a 4.62 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 25.1 innings. However, Taillon's imminent return leaves Chicago with a full rotation that also includes Shota Imanaga, Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd and Colin Rea. Assad pitched well in a swing role back in 2023, when he compiled a 3.05 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 109.1 innings, which included 10 starts and 22 relief appearances. The righty will likely once again give the Cubs some length out of the bullpen, and he's capable of making spot start if needed.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good enough in win Assad (2-1) earned the win against the Nationals on Friday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Impact Assad threw just 49 of 81 pitches for strikes and generated six whiffs but still worked into the sixth inning for a third straight outing. The 28-year-old gave up two runs in the fourth before being charged with two more after exiting with two on in the sixth. He owns a 4.62 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB across 25.1 innings this season and is likely headed back to the bullpen with Jameson Taillon (groin) set to return next week.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good enough in win Assad (2-1) earned the win against the Nationals on Friday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Impact Assad threw just 49 of 81 pitches for strikes and generated six whiffs but still worked into the sixth inning for a third straight outing. The 28-year-old gave up two runs in the fourth before being charged with two more after exiting with two on in the sixth. He owns a 4.62 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB across 25.1 innings this season and is likely headed back to the bullpen with Jameson Taillon (groin) set to return next week.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson hits 3-run HR and Cubs go deep 4 times in an 11-5 win over Nationals

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in an 11-5 victory over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

What channel is Chicago Cubs game on today? Pitching matchup: Javier Assad vs Jake Irvin The Cubs are marching toward the playoffs, and today they square off against the Washington Nationals. Here's how to watch the game.

SEPTEMBER 5 • APP.COM

Nationals try to keep win streak alive against the Cubs

The Washington Nationals look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Turns in quality start in Colorado Assad (1-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one over six innings to earn the win over the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Assad was able to earn his second quality start in a row, putting together an efficient outing in Colorado. He threw just 46 of 80 pitches for strikes, but he was able to hold the Rockies largely at bay until he started to fade in the sixth inning. Assad is now at a 4.05 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB through 20 innings over four starts this season. Jameson Taillon (groin) isn't eligible to return until the second week of September at the earliest, so Assad should be penciled in to make his next start at home versus the Nationals.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker and Assad power Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Rockies

Kyle Tucker had two hits and an RBI, Javier Assad won his first game in almost a year and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Rockies enter matchup against the Cubs on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies aim to break their three-game losing streak when they take on the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Swanson hits 2 homers, drives in 6 runs to lead Cubs to an 11-7 win over the Rockies

Dansby Swanson hit two homers and drove in a season-high six runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 to keep pace with NL Central-leading Milwaukee

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon goes on injured list with left groin injury

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of a left groin injury that manager Craig Counsell doesn’t believe will keep him down f...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Cubs to put Jameson Taillon on 15-day IL with groin injury, recall Javier Assad to join rotation Taillon left his last start with tightness in his left groin.

AUGUST 28 • SUNTIMES.COM

Taking over for injured Taillon The Cubs recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Chicago sent Assad back to the minors after he made a spot start this past Saturday, when he allowed one earned run and struck out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Angels. Assad didn't have to wait long to return to the Cubs, as he'll slot back into the rotation as a replacement for Jameson Taillon (groin), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Assad is in line to make his next start Saturday against the Rockies at Coors Field.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Cubs recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Assad made a spot start for the Cubs on Saturday, allowing one earned run in six innings against the Angels, and he'll now head back to the Windy City for a few more starts with Jameson Taillon (groin) moving to the injured list. The Cubs will plug Assad right into Taillon's place in the rotation, lining up the 28-year-old righty to start Saturday against the Rockies.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Assad was called up to start Friday's game against the Halos, and he'll be sent right back to Triple-A in favor of Jordan Wicks. Assad has a 3.86 ERA in three starts with Chicago this season, and an even better 2.93 ERA in four starts with Iowa.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for no-decision Assad didn't factor into the decision against the Angels on Friday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings.

Impact The right-hander's lone blemish came on a solo homer by Yoan Moncada in the fifth, but he otherwise kept Los Angeles in check across his six efficient frames. It was just Assad's third start of the season, stepping into the rotation following the injury to Ryan Brasier, and he delivered with a quality start. Through those three outings, the 28-year-old has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB across 14 innings.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Home runs by Crow-Armstrong and Tucker lead Cubs to 3-2 win over Angels

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning and Kyle Tucker went deep for the first time in more than a month as the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press