The Cubs are once again mixing up the bullpen, with Michael Fulmer making his return to Chicago. In a corresponding move, Nate Pearson has once again been optioned to Iowa.
Pearson only made one start in his return with the Cubs, throwing two innings and giving up five earned runs. He was great in Iowa for the Triple-A squad, but still can’t seem to figure it out in the big leagues.
Fulmer has been excellent with the Iowa Cubs, throwing 24.1 innings with 32 strikeouts. He posted a 2.