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Invited to camp by Cardinals Ryan signed a minor-league deal with the Cardinals on Friday which includes an invitation to spring training, source reports.

Impact Ryan owns a solid 4.05 ERA over parts of seven major-league seasons. While that might ordinarily be good enough to earn a left-handed reliever a major-league deal, he hasn't been nearly as good over the last two years, struggling to a 5.90 ERA in 29 innings of work while striking out just 14.8 percent of opposing batters. If he bounces back in his age-30 season, he'll be a perfectly capable middle reliever, but he's unlikely to find himself in a high-leverage role.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to open market Ryan elected free agency Tuesday after refusing an outright assignment from the Cubs to the minors, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan has some decent season on his resume but hasn't been good in either of the last two campaigns. Since the start of the 2020 season, he owns a 5.90 ERA in 29 innings while striking out just 14.8 percent of opposing batters. If he finds another employer soon, it will likely be on a minor-league deal.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs release former ace Arrieta after rough return to team

Right-hander Jake Arrieta has been released by the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Ryan was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday.

Impact Ryan served as the 27th man in Tuesday's nightcap against the Brewers, but he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after he allowed two runs in one-third of an inning. The southpaw recorded a 6.75 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in 13.1 innings across 13 appearances in the majors this year. Right-hander Ryan Meisinger's contract was selected to take his place in the bullpen.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Ryan was recalled by the Cubs on Tuesday to serve as the extra man for the nightcap of the doubleheader against the Brewers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Ryan was optioned earlier in the same day prior to first game of the doubleheader, but he won't have to wait long to rejoin his teammates. Whether or not he'll remain with the team after the night game is not yet clear.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers score 6 in 5th, beat Cubs 6-3 for DH sweep

Luis Urías had two hits during a six-run, fifth-inning rally as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 Tuesday night to complete a doubleheader sweep

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Ryan was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The back end of the Cubs' bullpen is wide open following the team's teardown at the deadline, which helped Ryan record his second career save back on the final day of July. He hasn't been anywhere near closer material overall, however, struggling to a 5.54 ERA in 13 innings of work. He could find himself bouncing between Chicago and Iowa throughout the rest of the campaign.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10

Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first save Ryan walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact The southpaw got the nod in the save situation with lefties Andrew Stevenson and Juan Soto due up for the Nats in the ninth, and Ryan was able to get the job done after inducing a double play from Soto. It's a sign the Cubs could deploy a closer committee in the wake of the Craig Kimbrel trade, with Dan Winkler or Codi Heuer (who worked a scoreless eighth inning Saturday) getting the call when right-handers are required and Ryan perhaps splitting portside duties with Rex Brothers.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks earns majors-best 13th win as Cubs beat Nats 6-3

Kyle Hendricks earned his major league-leading 13th victory, Rafael Ortega homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 6-3

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins big-league club The Cubs recalled Ryan from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The lefty appeared in two Triple-A games after being demoted July 19, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk in 2.1 innings. With the Cubs this season, Ryan has posted an 8.31 ERA in 4.1 innings of work. Keegan Thompson was optioned to Iowa on Tuesday in a corresponding move.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Ryan was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Ryan rejoined the major-league roster July 9 and allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one in 1.2 innings across two relief appearances during his stint with the Cubs. He'll head back to the minors after right-hander Dillon Maples (triceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks wins 9th straight, Wisdom HR, Cubs beat Cards 10-5

Kyle Hendricks won his ninth straight decision, Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run homer and Chicago Cubs pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins major-league club Ryan was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Ryan has spent the past couple weeks in the minors but will return to the big-league roster Friday. The left-hander has appeared in three games for the Cubs in 2021 and allowed a run on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 2.2 frames.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians beat Cubs 4-0, lose Civale to finger injury

Bobby Bradley and Josh Naylor homered, helping the Cleveland Indians overcome the loss of pitcher Aaron Civale during a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to minors Ryan was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Ryan had his contract selected by the Cubs on Sunday and didn't make an appearance during his lone game on the big-league roster. Adbert Alzolay (finger) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mills, bullpen help Cubs bounce back, blank Marlins 2-0

Alec Mills and three relievers combined on a shutout and the Chicago Cubs bounced back from two lopsided losses to beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 and avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves up to big club The Cubs selected Ryan's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Chicago cleared room for Ryan on the 40-man roster by designating Robert Stock for assignment. After being booted from the roster in May when he struggled in his first three appearances with the Cubs, Ryan righted the ship during his time at Iowa. Over 13 relief outings at Triple-A, Ryan posted a 1.93 ERA and 0.82 WHIP across 18.2 innings.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Ryan cleared waivers Tuesday and will join Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The lefty appeared in just three games for the Cubs, allowing one earned run in 2.2 innings pitched. Ryan was a very effective reliever in 2019 and may return to the big-league roster at some point if a spot opens up.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place OF Marisnick on IL with right hamstring injury

The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Jake Marisnick on the 10-day injured list and recalled reliever Brad Wieck from Triple-A Iowa

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row

Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2, extending...

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Cubs Ryan was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was promoted Tuesday after a brief stint in the minors, and he lost his spot on the 40-man roster after giving up one run on two hits and a walk while not recording an out Wednesday. Kyle could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place Arrieta on 10-day IL with abrasion on right thumb

The Chicago Cubs have placed former NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta on the 10-day injured list because of an abrasion on his right thumb

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from minors The Cubs recalled Ryan from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Ryan was optioned to the minors just three days ago, but the Cubs were able to add him back to the big-league roster sooner than usual since Dan Winkler (triceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old Ryan will provide the Cubs with another lefty option out of the bullpen.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sahadev Sharma: The Cubs optioned lefty Kyle Ryan to Triple A... - The Athletic The Cubs optioned lefty Kyle Ryan to Triple A and purchased the contract of Keegan Thompson. Thompson, a righty, has been a starter over his...

MAY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM