Cubs put C Phegley, INF Vargas on playoff roster
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Bumped off roster The Cubs designated Phegley for assignment Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Phegley has seen little work this season as the Cubs' No. 3 catcher, so he was a logical option to bump off the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster to clear room for designated hitter Jose Martinez, who was acquired from the Rays on Sunday. Given that he has eight years of MLB catching experience, Phegley could have some appeal on the waiver wire for teams looking for veteran depth behind the dish.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets second start of season Phegley will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and will bat seventh in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Impact Phegley has been with the Cubs since Opening Day, but he'll be making his second start of the season Monday, both of which have come as a designated hitter. He doesn't appear destined to handle even a part-time role unless the Cubs lose one of their top catchers (Willson Contreras and Victor Caratini) for an extended period.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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