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Cubs optioned RHP Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa.
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The Chicago Cubs optioned right-handed pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa after struggling with a 5.88 ERA in a hybrid role. Assad will return to the rotation at Iowa and could be recalled as the next emergency starter. Ty Blach was promoted from Iowa in the corresponding move.
Assad has struggled in a hybrid role for the Cubs this season, posting a 5.88 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 14/7 K/BB ratio over 26 innings in eight appearances (three starts). He'll return to the rotation at Triple-A Iowa where he'll likely be the next man up the next time the Cubs require an extra starter. Ty Blach was promoted from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move on Sunday.