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Cubs designate Brian Duensing for assignment, sign reliever Tim Collins

The Cubs Opening Day roster is not finalized, but it appears the bullpen will be without lefty Brian Duensing.

Sunday, the Cubs announced that they signed left-handed reliever Tim Collins. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the team designated Duensing, 36, for assignment.

Cubs signed LHP tim collins to major league deal. Duensing DFA’d to make room on 40-man. Collins optioned to AAA for now. Was in camp with Twins.

— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) March 24, 2019

The Cubs could retain Duensing, though he has to pass through waivers first.