Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022
Cubs activate Steven Brault, option Anderson Espinoza
The Cubs reinstated Steven Brault from the COVID-19 related IL on Wednesday. File photo.The Cubs activated lefty Steven Brault from the COVID-19 related injured list on Wednesday, bolstering a young bullpen that lost its most veteran members at the trade deadline.
“He’s a guy that you feel like you can give multiple innings to,” manager David Ross said. “He’s a former starter, knows how to get lefties and righties out, does a really nice job of handling moments. He’s been in almost every situation as a starter, so there’s no situation you feel like you can’t bring him into.”
In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned rookie Anderson Espinoza to Triple-A.