ESPN.com · Aug 6, 2022
Chicago Cubs designate veteran SS Andrelton Simmons for assignment
The Chicago Cubs activated shortstop Andrelton Simmons from the injured list then designated him for assignment, the team announced Saturday.
Simmons, 32, appeared in 34 games for the Cubs after signing a one-year, $4 million deal with them last offseason. He hit .173 with seven RBIs in 75 at-bats and was plagued by a right shoulder ailment which landed him on the IL several times this year.
The 11-year veteran signed with the Cubs to play shortstop, but ended up seeing as much time at second base with Nico Hoerner emerging as the team's everyday shortstop. Simmons also made his major league pitching debut, giving up five runs in a blowout loss to the Cincinnati Reds in May.