See below for details on Monday’s roster moves. I know a lot of folks will probably wonder why Javier Assad was optioned, but it’s mainly a matter of timing. Performance matters too, of course, but Jameson Taillon is coming back and Assad wasn’t going to be available for at least another 4-5 days after starting on Sunday. He could probably use more time at Iowa to get stretched out and sharpen some things up as well.
The Chicago Cubs today added right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader and recalled left-handed pitcher Luke Little.