Patrick

Wisdom

Wisdom was just added to the big league roster on Tuesday when Rob Refsnyder went on the paternity list and he suffered the strained oblique the following day. No word yet on how long he’ll be shelved for, but they usually take at least a couple of weeks at a minimum to recover from. Refsnyder was activated in a corresponding move prior to Friday’s contest.

Wisdom is up with Rob Refsnyder hitting the paternity list. The 34-year-old has already homered nine time in Tacoma in 17 games, and fantasy managers likely remember that he was a serious power threat for the Cubs not that long ago. They also likely remember that Wisdom hasn’t had MLB success in a few years, and there’s a good chance he’s just a bench option while Refsnyder is away.

Anderson, the third-overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, looked extremely impressive in three Cactus League outings this spring and appears to be on the fast-track to the big leagues. The 21-year-old southpaw possesses enough strikeout upside to make an immediate fantasy impact once he reaches the majors. He’s one of the few pitching prospects worth stashing at the outset of the year, especially in deeper mixed leagues.

Wisdom has slashed .209/.291/.459 in seven MLB seasons with 88 home runs in 455 games. He spent last year in Korea, hitting .236/.321/.535 with 35 home runs and 85 RBI in 119 games. His power is unquestioned, but his questionable contact makes it hard for him to stick on an MLB roster.

On paper, this sure seems like a perfect fit. Wisdom was non-tendered by the Cubs near the end of November, but the 33-year-old has been a consistent source of power. He just hasn’t consistently helped anywhere else. A good showing in the KBO could see him return to the states.

This was a formality after all of these players were DFA’d to open up 40-man roster spots on Tuesday. They’re officially free agents now. It sounds like the Cubs are hoping Alzolay returns, but Wisdom is likely to head elsewhere.

It clears room on the 40-man roster for Eli Morgan, who is reportedly being traded to Chicago from the Guardians. Wisdom still has impressive power, but his contact issues have kept him from contributing in any other category over his short career. Still, someone looking for pop off the bench will likely give Wisdom a look. We won’t make the easy pun.

Wisdom had one of Chicago’s only two hits of the game, breaking MacKenzie Gore’s no-hit bid in the seventh inning with a solo home run. He also drew a walk. The 33-year-old slugger has slashed .186/.256/.428 with eight homers and 23 RBI across 161 plate appearances.

Paredes will get at least Sunday off while dealing with the shoulder ailment. Patrick Wisdom is starting at third base and hitting eighth. Paredes may need to undergo testing, but for now the 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day.

Wisdom’s home run was his fifth of the year. He hit a pinch-hit go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning off Sam Long. Wisdom has started only two games in July, but the grand slam is at least a reminder of the prodigious power that he still possesses. He remains off the fantasy radar until or unless there’s either an injury or trade that increases his playing time significantly.