Chicago Cubs Make Flurry of Roster Moves After Comeback Win Over Dodgers
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After a thrilling 11-10 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs have made a flurry of roster moves prior to Wednesday's game.
Rule 5 Draft selection Gage Workman was designated for assignment. Workman impressed in spring training to the tune of a .365 batting average and 1.125 OPS. His major league stats were nowhere close to the same, as he has collected only two hits with both of them coming against a position player pitching.
To replace Workman on the roster, the Cubs signed Nicky Lopez to a one-year major league deal. Lopez spent the spring with Chicago before being released prior to opening day.
Much like Workman, Lopez was excellent in the spring, batting .450 with an OPS of 1.092 in 20 at-bats. He signed a major league deal with the Los Angeles Angels but after two games and six at-bats was released and has now found his way back to the Cubs.
MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicky Lopez #6 of the Chicago Cubs bats during a Spring Training game against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on February 22, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona.
MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicky Lopez #6 of the Chicago Cubs bats during a Spring Training game against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on February 22, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona.On the pitching side of things, Chicago selected the contract of recently acquired left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz. To make room on the roster for Pomeranz, the Cubs sent right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa.
Hollowell was instrumental in Chicago's comeback on Tuesday, as he pitched two scoreless innings against the high-powered Dodgers offense. With his performance on Tuesday, it is likely that Hollowell will not stay in Triple-A very long before being recalled to the major leagues.
Pomeranz has not pitched in the major leagues since the 2021 season, so it will be intriguing to see what he can provide out of the bullpen for Chicago. He will join Caleb Thielbar as the only two left-handers in the Cubs bullpen.
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