Cubs’ Former Southpaw Suddenly Ends Career At Age 26, Shortly After Cut

BusinessSportsMoneyCubs’ Former Southpaw Suddenly Ends Career At Age 26, Shortly After CutByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 10:18am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: A ball bag with the Chicago Cubs logo is seen on the field prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on April 05, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Chicago Cubs have enjoyed a strong start to their season, but after a loss to the crosttown rival Chicago White Sox on Sunday, they face some questions as they prepare to take on another rival in the Milwaukee Brewers.And in the midst of this key turn in the season, with their hopes of a deep playoff run growing closer, the team made some roster moves.“The Cubs selected the contract of left-hander Ty Blach before Sunday’s finale, optioning right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa where they plan to stretch him out as a starter,” Andy Martinez wrote for the Chicago Tribune. “Right-hander Hunter Harvey was moved to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster for Blach. The team also claimed right-hander Christian Roa off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. The corresponding move was transferring right-hander Riley Martin to the 60-day IL.”ForbesMets’ Bo Bichette Offers 4-Word Response On New Lows After Blue Jays ExitBy Peter ChawagaChicago Cubs’ Former Depth Reliever Chase Watkins Ends Career At Age 26Though the Cubs could use another frontline starter following some early-season injuries, the team is relatively set in the rotation and on the position player front. But, like virtually every contender, some changes will continue to come in the bullpen. And as the team shuffled th...