The latest outright assignments…
- The Cubs have outrighted right-hander Jairo Asencio to Triple-A Iowa, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports (on Twitter). Asencio posted a 3.07 ERA with more walks than strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings for the Cubs after they claimed him from the Indians.
- The Tigers announced that they outrighted left-hander Kelvin De La Cruz to Double-A Erie (Twitter link). De La Cruz, 23, has posted a 4.86 ERA with 7.4 K/9 and 4.4 BB/9 in 90 2/3 innings at Erie since the Tigers claimed him off of waivers from the Indians back in March.
Cubs making room?????
That’s what I wanna know…..
Asencio was designated for assignment last week, in the corresponding move the cubs claimed justin germano, his spot has been taken by germano and Asencio will report to AAA.