The Cubs signed right-handed reliever Zach Pop to a minor league deal. Pop was designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this year. It’s the second time this year that Pop was DFA’d an elected free agency, after the Mariners DFA’d him earlier this season.
Pop has also pitched for the Marlins and Blue Jays.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs sawed off the Louisville Bats (Reds), 9-0.
Four Iowa pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout. Starter Kenta Maeda allowed just one hit over six innings and got the win.