Tony

Cingrani

Cingrani allowed just five runs (four earned) with a 15/4 K/BB ratio across 10 innings (12 appearances) at Triple-A Iowa after inking a minor-league deal with the Cubs back in early July. The 32-year-old lefty hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2018.

Cingrani posted a 1.13 ERA and 14/1 K/BB ratio over eight innings for the independent league Lexington Legends in what was his first game action since he had labrum surgery on his left shoulder. The 31-year-old is worthy of a flier on a minor league pact for the Cubs.

The Legends are a part of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and are not affiliated with any MLB club. The left-hander worked out for teams on February 1, but failed to secure a contract and now will get a chance to throw in the side league. A former third-round pick, Cingrani has dealt with injuries and hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2018 with the Dodgers.

Cingrani failed to latch on with a team last year after requiring labrum surgery in 2019. The 31-year-old last pitched for the Dodgers in 2018, posting a 4.76 ERA with 36 strikeouts and six walks in 22 2/3 relief innings. He might have to settle for a spring training invite somewhere.

Cingrani required season-ending surgery last June while still a member of the Dodgers. He then got traded to the Cardinals in July as part of a salary dump move involving Jedd Gyorko. The 30-year-old left-hander is apparently healthy now and could be a useful springtime addition for some club. He owns a 4.01 ERA with 366 strikeouts in 334 2/3 career major league innings and has held left-handed hitters to a .215/.302/.391 slash line.

Cingrani had season-ending shoulder surgery in June and is a free agent this winter, so this is all about salary changing hands.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Tony Gonsolin. Cingrani had season-ending shoulder surgery earlier this month.

Cingrani has dealt with shoulder issues off and on for several years and finally had to go under the knife. He will be a free agent this winter and it’s unclear when he’ll be ready to pitch again.

Cingrani has been out all season with shoulder issues and is not expected to return this year. He’s slated to hit free agency next winter.

No word on the results just yet. Cingrani left Friday’s rehab appearance for Triple-A Oklahoma City due to “renewed” left shoulder soreness. He’s missed the entire season due to the shoulder issue, and we won’t have an idea of when -- or if -- he’ll make his 2019 debut until we find out the MRI results.