South Bend shortstop Jefferson Rojas was named Midwest League Player of the Month for May. Rojas hit .337/.416/.561 with five doubles, four triples and three home runs in the month. He also stole five bases. Rojas just turned 20 in April.
The Cubs signed right-hander Jake Woodford and assigned him to Iowa. Woodruff had asked for his release from the Yankees earlier this month. Woodruff pitched for the Cardinals from 2020 to 2023 and with the White Sox and Pirates last year.
Right-hander Brooks Kriske cleared waivers and reported to Iowa.