CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Szczur was caught off guard when he was cut by the Chicago Cubs. He also was relieved.
Szczur was back in Chicago on Friday, playing center field and batting leadoff for the San Diego Padres in the opener of a weekend series against the White Sox. It’s his third start in four games with San Diego after he played sparingly in the first part of the season with the Cubs.
“It was an easy transition for me,” Szczur said. “All the guys are great, and it’s been enjoyable so far.