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Gets camp invite from Brewers Brothers signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers on Tuesday which includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Brothers spent last season with the Cubs and struggled to a 5.26 ERA in 53 innings, with his 14.8 percent walk rate offsetting a 31.8 percent strikeout rate. The veteran lefty may not have much left in the tank heading into his age-34 season, but it won't cost the Brewers much to find out.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Brothers elected free agency Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Brothers spent the last two seasons with the Cubs, and he logged a 5.26 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 53 innings across 57 relief appearances in 2021. However, the 33-year-old will opt to become a free agent rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper homers, rallies Phils from 7 down in 17-8 win vs Cubs

Bryce Harper had three hits, drove a three-run homer and had four RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 17-8 win over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles with command Saturday Brothers allowed two runs on four walks while retiring just one batter in Saturday's loss to the Giants.

Impact Brothers got the eighth inning with the Cubs already down 12-3, and the lefty didn't help the cause by walking the first two batters he faced. He retired LaMonte Wade on a flyout but then walked two more hitters before getting the hook. Brothers struggled with command in 2020, albeit in just a three-game sample, and has struggled again this year. He's now walked 32 hitters in just 49.1 innings of work, which explains why his ERA sits at 5.29 despite also striking out an impressive 74 batters.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win Saturday Brothers (3-2) pitched a perfect inning and struck out two, earning the win Saturday versus Arizona.

Impact The 33-year-old worked the eighth inning, and he became the pitcher of record when the Cubs pulled ahead in the ninth. Brothers has put together 4.2 scoreless innings in his last four outings after a rocky stretch when the calendar flipped from June to July. The veteran reliever has a 3.48 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 55:18 K:BB through 33.2 innings. He's added eight holds and a save in 36 appearances as part of the bridge to closer Craig Kimbrel.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt another loss Brothers (2-2) took the loss Monday versus Philadelphia. He allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while recording only one out (via strikeout).

Impact After allowing multiple runs just once in his first 30 outings of the year, the southpaw has given up five runs in 1.2 innings across his last two appearances. Brothers gave up an RBI double to Andrew McCutchen after walking Bryce Harper in Monday's game, and reliever Keegan Thompson allowed the inherited runner to score. With his recent struggles, Brothers' ERA is now at 4.03 with a 1.24 WHIP and 50:17 K:BB through 29 innings.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers first loss Brothers (2-1) allowed three runs on two hits across 1.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Brewers. He walked two and struck out two.

Impact The Cubs got a short start from Jake Arrieta, so they needed Brothers in the third inning, and the lefty struggled. He had allowed just two runs all month coming into Wednesday, but the rough appearance raised his ERA from 2.63 to 3.45. Brothers should still remain an important part of the Chicago bullpen, though it'd be encouraging to see him right the ship his next time out.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second win Brothers (2-0) pitched a scoreless inning of relief and earned the win Wednesday against the Padres. He struck out two.

Impact Brothers pitched the sixth inning of a 1-1 game, then grabbed the win when the Cubs moved ahead in the top of the seventh. The lefty has been solid with a 3.05 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 20.2 innings this season, though his middle relief role doesn't always lend itself to a ton of fantasy value.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' momentum stunted in road trip opener SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cubs' bullpen played an important role in fueling the team's climb up the National League Central standings in recent w...

JUNE 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Picks up seventh hold Brothers pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to record a hold in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Impact Brothers now has seven holds this season and has quietly been an effective reliever for the Cubs, registering a 3.12 ERA and 30 strikeouts across just 17.1 innings. The veteran lefty's ability to miss bats should keep him in a high-leverage role moving forward.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs can't pick up Arrieta in finale vs. Reds CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ bullpen looked as dominant as ever on Sunday thanks to 5 1/3 combined scoreless innings from Brad Wieck, Rex Brothers,...

MAY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Earns first save Brothers allowed one hit and no walks in a scoreless third of an inning to earn the save against the Pirates on Friday.

Impact Ryan Tepera recorded the first two outs of the ninth inning, but Brothers was brought in to record the final out and preserve the one-run lead. Brothers gave up a single and hit Adam Frazier to load the bases, but he forced a flyout to end the game. As a result, he picked up his first save since 2013. Although Brothers' save was encouraging, Craig Kimbrel has a secure grasp on the closing duties and was simply unavailable Friday.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first win Brothers (1-0) struck out three batters in an inning of work out of the bullpen and earned the win Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Starter Zach Davies only went four innings, so Brothers worked the fifth and picked up the win after mowing down the Reds on 14 pitches. The lefty has been solid for the Cubs, as he now has a 3.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP through 11 appearances (10.1 innings) this season.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records hold Tuesday Brothers pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to record a hold in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

Impact After starter Jake Arrieta pitched five solid innings, Brothers took over and breezed through the sixth on 15 pitches. The lefty has been good so far for the Cubs with a 2.45 ERA and three holds across 7.1 innings, and he should continue to work in a middle relief role.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night

Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs used some aggressive baserunning to beat the New York Mets 3-1

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits organization Brothers elected free agency Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa after he cleared waivers over the weekend, Brothers will leave the Cubs organization and pursue opportunities elsewhere heading into 2021. He'll likely have to settle for a minor-league deal this winter if he hopes to continue his playing career in North America.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Brothers was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

Impact Brothers was included on the Cubs' Opening Day roster in 2020, but he spent most of the season at the alternate training site. The southpaw made three relief appearances in the majors last year, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out eight over 3.1 innings. Infielder Max Schrock was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned off roster Brothers was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Brothers made just a single appearance in his latest big-league stint, striking out the side in a scoreless inning against the Twins on Saturday. He'll make way on the roster for the return of Jose Quintana (lat), who starts Tuesday against the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped off active roster The Cubs optioned Brothers to their alternate training site in South Bend on Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brothers was one of two Cubs relievers sent down to the alternate site while the team reduced its active roster from 30 to 28 men, with Justin Steele set to join him in South Bend. After earning a spot on the Opening Day roster, Brothers only appeared in two games for the Cubs, giving up three runs and striking out five in 2.1 innings.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs option lefties Brothers and Steele The Chicago Cubs have optioned left-handed pitchers Rex Brothers and Justin Steele to the club’s South Bend Alternate Site, reducing the act...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • MLB.COM

Goes deep in first game back Senzel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Senzel took Rex Brothers yard in the fifth inning, capping a seven-run inning for the Reds. It was Senzel's first home run of the season, and welcomed production after he was out of the lineup for the team's past three games due to illness. He has gotten off to a relatively slow start with the bat otherwise, but has struck out only once in 12 plate appearances.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE