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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Ty Blach, a 35-year-old left-handed pitcher, was called up by the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa on May 17, 2026, after not pitching in the majors since 2024. He made his Cubs debut on May 19, throwing three scoreless innings against the Brewers. However, just one day later on May 20, he was designated for assignment to make room for Caleb Thielbar's activation from the injured list. Blach is expected to clear waivers and return to Triple-A Iowa. At Triple-A this season, he posted a 5.23 ERA over 20.2 innings with 7 walks and 14 strikeouts across five appearances.
Strengths
- + Threw three scoreless innings in Cubs debut against Brewers
- + Successfully returned to MLB after two-year absence since 2024
- + Signed minor-league deal with Cubs organization
- + Left-handed pitcher provides bullpen flexibility
Weaknesses
- - Designated for assignment after just one appearance
- - Poor Triple-A performance with 5.23 ERA in 2026
- - Age 35 with limited recent MLB experience
- - High walk rate (7 walks in 20.2 IP at Triple-A)
- - Struggled in 2025 Texas Rangers organization despite decent ERA
- - Quick organizational decision to DFA suggests limited confidence
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Recent News
Cubs Designate Ty Blach For Assignment
May 19, 2026
Cubs roster move: Caleb Thielbar activated from IL, Ty Blach DFA
May 19, 2026
Cubs Designate Ty Blach For Assignment
May 19, 2026
Cubs designated LHP Ty Blach for assignment.
May 19, 2026
Cubs optioned RHP Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa.
May 17, 2026