Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 10, 2022
Cubs roster move: Drew Smyly activated, Michael Rucker optioned
Cubs lefthander Drew Smyly left a game against the Brewers May 30 with an oblique injury, so he’s missed about six weeks’ worth of action. Not only has this hurt the ballclub, but it might have limited any trade value he has.
Anyway, Smyly was activated from the injured list Sunday and he will start the series finale against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium this afternoon. In nine starts this year, Smyly has a 3.80 ERA and 1.266 WHIP.
To make room on the 26-man active roster for Smyly, righthander Michael Rucker was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.