P.J. Higgins was designated for assignment when the Cubs announced the signing of Tucker Barnhart last week.
Today, Higgins cleared waivers, so he’ll remain in the organization, assigned to the Triple-A Iowa roster.
Here are other Cubs roster moves made public today:
Cubs roster moves:
PJ Higgins cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A Iowa.
Alfonso Rivas cleared waivers and granted his unconditional release.
Catcher Dom Nunez signed MiLB contract with invite to MLB camp.
Brad Wieck, who is rehabbing from TJ, signed a 2-year MiLB deal— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) January 6, 2023Alfonso Rivas came to the Cubs in the deal that sent Tony Kemp to the Oakland Athletics.