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    Jordan Wicks gets save with scoreless tenth

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    Jordan Wicks picked up the save with a scoreless 10th against the Brewers on Sunday

    Wicks did walk in a run to make it a 4-3 game, but that run was unearned because it was inherited from a wholly ineffective Ethan Roberts; who wasn’t able to convert the save chance and was charged for two runs without getting an out. Wicks was just recalled from Triple-A on Sunday, and while he does get his first save of 2026, it’s impossible to imagine many more chances for the 26-year-old for the rest of the summer.
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    Roberts had been sidelined since the end of June due to right forearm inflammation. He was already stationed at Triple-A Iowa on his minor league rehab assignment, and he’ll remain there as he continues to round back into form following a long layoff.
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    Wicks will return to the rotation at Triple-A Iowa where he’ll remain stretched out as a starter rather than working sporadically out of the Cubs’ bullpen. The 26-year-old hurler has posted a 10.45 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and an 8/2 K/BB ratio over 10 1/3 innings with the Cubs this season. The Cubs will make a corresponding move prior to Friday’s series opener against the Cardinals.
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    Cubs skipper Craig Counsell told reporters they don’t believe Roberts is dealing with a serious issue, but he’s dealing with some symptoms after a heavy recent workload. The 28-year-old holds a serviceable 4.21 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 17/14 K/BB ratio across 25 2/3 innings in the majors this season.
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    Wicks has been knocked around in his two appearances with the Cubs this season, posting a miserable 15.63 ERA, 2.21 WHIP and a 6/1 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings. Don’t be surprised to see him work multiple innings against the Brewers on Sunday in what’s set up to be a bullpen day for the Cubs.
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    Roberts gets the call to rejoin Chicago’s bullpen with veteran starter Jameson Taillon hitting the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old has posted a 1.96 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 14/7 K/BB ratio across 18 1/3 innings this season.
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    Roberts earns a ticket back to the minors after tossing 1 2/3 innings during Friday’s blowout loss to the Giants.
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    Wicks earns a ticket back to the minors after allowing 11 runs on 13 hits across 6 1/3 innings during a pair of starts for the Cubs since bring brought up on May 24. The 26-year-old southpaw makes much more sense in a multi-inning relief role than a traditional starter.
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    The Cubs have Monday off, so they were aggressive in going to the bullpen tonight. Wicks gave up three straight singles to start the game in a two-run first. He followed with a perfect second, but as soon as he allowed an infield single to JJ Wetherholt to begin the third, he was lifted. Wicks has a 15.63 ERA in his two starts, and it’s unclear if he’ll stick around after this. Edward Cabrera will be eligible to come off the IL on Friday and could be ready to step into the rotation in Wicks’ place.
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    Not great. Wicks coughed up nine hits, including a homer to rookie Esmerlyn Valdez as part of a five-run opening frame. He managed to save Chicago’s bullpen by working into the fifth inning where the Pirates got to him for three additional runs. It seems highly unlikely he’ll receive another turn in the Cubs’ rotation, but he’s in line to take the ball against the Cardinals on Sunday.
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    With Edward Cabrera (blister) landing on the injured list on Sunday, Wicks will have another opportunity to pitch for the big league club. If he’s not utilized out of the bullpen before then, it’s possible that he could step in and work in place of Cabrera on Tuesday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

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    Mariners activated SS J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list.

    Crawford makes it back to Seattle after missing nearly one month with left wrist inflammation. The 31-year-old impending free agent should serve as the club’s everyday shortstop with top prospect Colt Emerson undergoing season-ending wrist surgery.
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    Mariners optioned INF Leo Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma.

    There’s no reason for Seattle to keep Rivas on the active roster with J.P. Crawford back from the injured list. The 28-year-old has hit .147 (17-for-116) with zero homers, nine RBI and two steals in 139 plate appearances this season.
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    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Elmer Rodríguez is a candidate to start against the Astros on Wednesday.

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    Roman Anthony (finger) told reporters there’s a chance he returns for Friday’s series opener against the Yankees.

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    Aaron Judge (rib) is scheduled to take batting practice on Tuesday.

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    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Max Fried (elbow) is “in play” to start during Saturday’s doubleheader against the Red Sox.

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    Rockies activated C Hunter Goodman from the 10-day injured list.

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    Rockies selected the contract of RHP Mason Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque.

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    Rockies optioned RHP Blake Adams to Triple-A Albuquerque

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    Rockies optioned C Braxton Fulford to Triple-A Albuquerque.

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