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Sean Newcomb - Traded to CubsNewcomb, along with cash considerations was traded from Atlanta to the Cubs on Wednesday in exchange for Jesse Chavez.

ImpactNewcomb was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday, and Chicago opted to acquire him via trade rather than potentially losing out on a waiver claim. The 28-year-old lefty had a 3.87 ERA across his first three big-league campaigns, but he's struggled over the past three years, which limited his opportunities in the majors. He'll now receive a fresh start with the Cubs.

APRIL 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Braves trade Sean Newcomb, acquire ex-Brave Jesse ChavezThe Braves have moved on from erratic pitcher Sean Newcomb, trading the left-hander to the Chicago Cubs for former Braves righty Jesse Chave...

APRIL 21, 2022•AJC.COM

Mejia homers, doubles: Rays rip Cubs 8-2 in shortened game

Francisco Mejia homered and drove in three runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 in a game that was called after 5 1/2 innings due to rain

APRIL 21, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Anderson - Completes side sessionAnderson (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ImpactThe side session marked Anderson's first time throwing off a mound since he underwent right elbow surgery in late October. Anderson is without a definitive timeline for his rehab and recovery from the procedure, but he was placed on the 60-day injured list coming out of spring training and likely won't be ready to rejoin the Rays until after the All-Star break.

APRIL 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Woodruff dominates, Brewers beat Pirates for 3-game sweep

Brandon Woodruff pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning, Rowdy Tellez homered for the second straight day and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a three-...

APRIL 20, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Made - Makes 2022 debutMade (elbow) debuted for Low-A Myrtle Beach on Sunday, starting at shortstop while going 2-for-2 with a walk and two runs in the club's 6-3 win over Augusta.

ImpactMade opened the season on Myrtle Beach's 7-day injured list with a sore right elbow, but he was on the shelf for just over the minimum amount of time before making his Low-A debut. The 19-year-old signed for $1.7 million in 2019 and profiles as a plus defender at shortstop, but he doesn't project to hit well enough to emerge as an everyday player in the majors.

APRIL 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Villar - Starts over Wisdom againVillar will start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Rays.

ImpactVillar has now picked up starts at third base over Patrick Wisdom in consecutive games. After going 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 6-5 loss while the Rays deployed a lefty primary pitcher (Josh Fleming), Villar gets the nod over Wisdom on Wednesday with a right-hander (Drew Rasmussen) on the bump for the opposition. It's unclear if Villar will permanently remain ahead of Wisdom in the pecking order, but he looks to be manager David Ross' favored option for the time being.

APRIL 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE