Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 11, 2024
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 10
Chase StrumpfThe Cubs signed outfielder Trayce Thompson to a minor league deal. Trayce played with the Iowa and Chicago Cubs previously in 2021. The Mets released Thompson a week ago. With Owen Caissie dealing with back issues, Iowa was down to three outfielders, although catcher Bryce Windham can play out there.
The Cubs also demoted catcher Caleb Knight from Triple-A Iowa to Double-A Tennessee.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs were lost in the cacophony against the Nashville Sounds (Brewers), 11-2.
Brandon Birdsell made his Triple-A debut and took the loss. Birdsell gave up six runs, five earned, on ten hits over 4.1 innings. Birdsell struck out six and walked one.