Impact Ryan spent two separate stints with the big-league squad during April, but neither lasted more than a day. He's thrown 2.2 scoreless innings so far this year. Keegan Thompson was called up in a corresponding move.
MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KYLE RYAN
Drops off active roster Ryan was optioned off the Cubs' active roster Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Recalled from alternate site Ryan was recalled from the Cubs' alternate site, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Ryan will fill the roster spot of Trevor Megill (forearm), who goes to the 10-day injured list. The lefty has made one relief appearance this season, a scoreless, two-inning effort with one strikeout.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Piña's pinch-hit homer powers Brewers over Cubs 4-3
Pinch-hitter Manny Piña connected for a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Chicago Cubs for a 4-3 victoryAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent back down Ryan was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ryan was called up by the Cubs on Friday and allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one in two scoreless relief innings in the series opener against the Brewers. However, he'll return to the team's alternate camp after Adbert Alzolay was recalled by the Cubs ahead of his scheduled start Saturday.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marisnick stars as Cubs pound Brewers for 4th straight win
Jake Marisnick homered and matched a career high with five RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 15-2 for their fourth straight victoryAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Miller goes on IL (back); Ryan recalled The Cubs placed right-hander Shelby Miller on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain prior to Friday’s series opener against the B...
APRIL 23, 2021 • MLB.COM
Cubs put Miller on IL, recall Ryan The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 22) with a low back strain...
APRIL 23, 2021 • MLB.COM
Recalled from alternate site Ryan was recalled by the Cubs on Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact The Cubs need an extra arm in the bullpen, with Shelby Miller (back) landing on the injured list in a corresponding move. Ryan has been a serviceable option over his six big-league seasons, posting a 3.87 ERA, though he struggled to a 5.17 ERA in 15.2 innings last year.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Ryan was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact The 29-year-old made 18 appearances out of the bullpen for Chicago last season and posted a 5.17 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 15.2 innings, and he'll open 2021 in the minors. Ryan figures to return to the majors at some point this season.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off COVID list The Cubs activated Ryan from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Chicago designated reliever Robert Stock for assignment in a corresponding move to reopen a spot on the 40-man roster for Ryan. The southpaw missed about two weeks' worth of workouts before he reported to camp Saturday after clearing all COVID-19-related protocols.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to work out Ryan (COVID-19 protocols) has been cleared to rejoin the team and participated in workouts Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Ryan remains on the COVID-19 injured list, but he was able to participate in team activities Saturday and should be available going forward. Assuming he's fully healthy, the southpaw should have plenty of time to prepare for Opening Day.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens
Pitchers and catchers around baseball reported to spring training Wednesday appreciating what’s at stake as they try to follow COVID-19 protocols make sure the season runs with min...FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract
Jake Arrieta returned to the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $6 million, one-year contractFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to COVID list official The Cubs officially placed Ryan on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer hinted Tuesday that Ryan would be a late arrival to spring training due to COVID-19 protocols. It isn't clear whether Ryan tested positive for the virus or was deemed a close contact of an infected person or persons, making his timeline for rejoining the Cubs murky. Ryan's move to the IL frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-signed Jake Arrieta.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Hoyer to discuss futures with Bryant, Baez, Rizzo
Jed Hoyer plans to chat with Kris Bryant about his future during spring trainingFEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arrival delayed by health protocols Ryan's start to camp will be delayed by the league's COVID-19 protocols, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The Cubs didn't reveal whether Ryan was battling the illness himself or if he'd simply been exposed to someone who was. In any case, there should still be time for the lefty to make the Opening Day roster if his delay doesn't last too long, but his timeline is not yet clear.
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches deal with Cubs Ryan signed a one-year contract with the Cubs on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact It's a split deal for the left-hander, so he'll earn $800,000 while in the majors and $250,000 in the minors. Ryan struggled in 2020 with a 5.17 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB across 15.2 innings.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.
Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents when the Chicago Cubs declined to offer contracts to two key players from their historic 2016 World Series championshipDECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays top Yanks, back in playoffs for 1st time since '16
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0
Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hoerner, Happ, bullpen lead Cubs past Reds 8-5
Willson Contreras had four hits to tie a career high, rookie Nico Hoerner added three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs overcame an early three-run deficit to top Sonny Gray and the Cincin...SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs get OF Maybin, 2 lefty relievers in 3 trades
The Cubs acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin and two left-handed relievers in three trades, adding help for their pursuit of their first division title since 2017AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwarber homers twice as Cubs pound Reds 10-1
Chicago’s starting outfield of Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward and Ian Happ each homered twice, and the Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 10-1 for a split of their four-game seriesAUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
