ROWAN WICK NEWS

Signs MiLB deal with Jays Wick signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Wick signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta on Thursday but was cut after just four days, and he'll now head north to join the Jays' organization. Wick has struggled in Triple-A this season, accumulating an 8.60 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 30.1 frames. If he's able to get things under control with Triple-A Buffalo, Wick could join the MLB roster as bullpen depth later this season.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Blue Jays have signed Canadian reliever Rowan Wick to a minor league deal The Blue Jays have added some bullpen d...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Finds new team Wick signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Wick failed to make the Opening Day roster for the Cubs, which came as a surprise. He was dumped altogether by the team July 15 but has now landed with a new team. If he pitches well for Triple-A Gwinnett, he could have the chance to work in a low-leverage role for the big-league club.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Cubs The Cubs released Wick on Saturday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Wick failed to make the Cubs' roster out of spring training and has put up an 8.60 ERA and 1.76 WHIP across 30.1 innings with Triple-A Iowa. His recent MLB history could earn him a minor-league deal from another franchise, but he will have to show significant improvement in order to have any chance at appearing in the majors this season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outighted to Triple-A Wick cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa City on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Wick appeared on track to make the Opening Day roster, but the Cubs had other plans. Even so, he'll be a candidate to emerge with the big-league squad later on in the season after posting a 4.22 ERA and 1.69 WHIP with a 69:29 K:BB over 64 innings a season ago.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to work in setup role With Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger viewed as the Cubs' top closing options, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Wick may have to settle for setup work.

Impact Wick was second on the team with nine saves last season, but with the veterans Fulmer and Boxberger coming over in the offseason, the former may have to settle for setup work. Wick has the ability to miss bats but he's been inconsistent during his MLB career, and if he's not seeing regular save opportunities, his fantasy value will be limited.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets added competition With the Cubs adding several relievers in the offseason, Wick has increased competition for the closer role, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Righties Brad Boxberger and Michael Fulmer are the newcomers, and both have some MLB closing experience. Lefty Brandon Hughes, who had eight saves last year, also returns. The Cubs may ultimately use a committee to close out games, which would cap Wick's ceiling, but he could see his value go up if he emerges as the preferred option from this group at some point.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs non-tender former top prospect Brailyn Marquez and 2 others while avoiding arbitration with Adrian Sampson and Rowan Wick The Chicago Cubs are moving on from their former top prospect. Then, before he was healthy enough to join an affiliate, Marquez underwent a...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Chicago Cubs non-tender former top prospect Brailyn Marquez and 2 others while avoiding arbitration with Adrian Sampson and Rowan Wick The Chicago Cubs are moving on from their former top prospect. Then, before he was healthy enough to join an affiliate, Marquez underwent a...

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Avoids arbitration Wick agreed to a one-year, $1.55 million contract with the Cubs on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wick finished second on the team in saves last season with nine behind David Robertson (14), but he didn't exactly secure the job heading into 2023. The right-hander struggled to a 5.06 ERA and squandered three of his final five save chances after Aug. 11. The job will be up for grabs again in spring training.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB tender deadline: Bellinger, Voit among 83 players cut

Cody Bellinger, Brian Anderson and Luke Voit were among 83 players who became free agents when their former teams declined to offer them contracts for next season

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs non-tender former top prospect Brailyn Marquez and 2 others while avoiding arbitration with Adrian Sampson and Rowan Wick The Chicago Cubs on Friday parted ways with former top prospect Brailyn Marquez, a left-handed pitcher, before the tender deadline.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs tender All-Star outfielder Happ contract for next year

The Chicago Cubs tendered All-Star outfielder Ian Happ a contract for next season, part of a flurry of moves

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sampson strong again as Cubs beat Reds for 5th straight win

Adrian Sampson threw seven efficient innings, Nico Hoerner drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs won their fifth straight, 6-1 over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

India's hit in 9th gives Reds 4-3 win over Cubs

Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reyes, Hoerner help Cubs beat Blue Jays 7-5, avoid sweep

Franmil Reyes homered, Nico Hoerner drove in a pair of runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wick still seeking to regain high-leverage success MILWAUKEE -- After the smoke cleared on the Trade Deadline, and the Cubs had dealt four late-inning relievers to contending clubs, a path wa...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Yelich, Woodruff spark Brewers to 7-0 victory over Cubs

Christian Yelich went 4 of 5 with a three-run homer, Brandon Woodruff pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Saturday night

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach McKinstry homers as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-1

Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Sunday Wick (3-6) allowed one run on a hit and a walk in an inning of work to take the loss Sunday against the Brewers.

Impact Wick was charged with a blown save Saturday for allowing a go-ahead, two-run home run, and he continued to struggle Sunday. The righty has allowed earned runs in three of his last four appearances, and he now has a 4.38 ERA for the season. Wick still figures to see some save opportunities for the Cubs moving forward, though lefty Brandon Hughes is also in the mix after earning a pair of saves the past few days, and Wick could fall out of favor altogether if he keeps struggling.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keston Hiura homers twice as Brewers beat Cubs 5-2

Keston Hiura homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 to salvage the finale of their weekend series

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras, Cubs keep rallying, edge Brewers 6-5 in 11th

Willson Contreras hit an RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the 11th inning and the Chicago Cubs kept coming back, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 for their fifth straight win

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns save Wednesday Wick pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Wick didn't have any strikeouts for the second straight outing, but he didn't allow any runs or blow a save like he did Tuesday. The righty now has three saves in four chances since Chicago traded David Robertson at the deadline earlier this month. That's boosted Wick's fantasy stock a great deal, and he'll likely remain the closer the rest of the season, though the 49-67 Cubs might not offer a ton of opportunities.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gomes' RBI single in 7th lifts Cubs over Nationals 3-2

Yan Gomes hit a tie-breaking single in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 to win the three-game series

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisdom's double in 11th propels Cubs to 7-5 win over Nats

Patrick Wisdom drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-5

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS