CSN Chicago · Nov 28, 2018
Cubs add lefty reliever Kyle Ryan to 40-man roster
Randy Rosario became a key part of the Cubs bullpen as an effective lefty last season and the Cubs have brought in some additional help for 2019 in that role.
The Cubs signed left-hander Kyle Ryan to a major league contract on Wednesday. Ryan, 27, was signed to a minor league deal last January and pitched for Triple-A Iowa in 2018. He had a 2.86 ERA with 61 strikeouts and 18 walks in 66 innings for the Iowa Cubs.
Ryan also has 128 innings of major league experience over four seasons with the Tigers. He has a 3.87 career ERA in the majors with 70 strikeouts and 44 walks.
Signing a major league contract means Ryan is added to the Cubs' 40-man roster. The 40-man roster is now full at 40.