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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 01: Manager Craig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs speaks with the media following game two of the National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on October 01, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Monday, the Chicago Cubs<\/a> played the Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> in Florida.<\/p>\n The Cubs lost by a score of 6-4.<\/p>\n Chicago Cubs Announce New Roster Decision GettyJavier Assad #72 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after a strikeout to end the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies<\/a> at Coors Field on August 30, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n Before Monday\u2019s game, the Cubs announced<\/a> that they had made a roster move by calling up Javier Assad<\/a> from Triple-A.<\/p>\n Marquee Sports Network wrote:<\/a> \u201cMatthew Boyd<\/a> has been placed on the 15-day IL.<\/p>\n Javier Assad will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa and is expected to start in Tuesday\u2019s game.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyStarting pitcher Javier Assad #72 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the Cleveland Browns<\/a> at Progressive Field on August 13, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.<\/p>\n Assad\u2019s Background<\/p>\n Assad is coming off a season where he went 4-1 with a 3.65 ERA in eight games.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old has spent all four seasons of his MLB<\/a> career playing for Chicago.<\/p>\n 104.3 The Score wrote:<\/a> \u201cJavier Assad will soon be a key figure to help the Cubs get through a tough stretch without Cade Horton<\/a>, who suffered a right forearm strain.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyJavier Assad #72 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals<\/a> at Surprise Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona.<\/p>\n Assad has gone 18-12 with a 3.43 ERA in 78 career games.<\/p>\n He has shown promise to be a reliable pitcher.<\/p>\n Wyatt Baumeyer of Blaze Radio wrote:<\/a> \u201cThe Cubs rotation to begin the year: Boyd, Horton, Imanaga, Cabrera, Taillon<\/p>\n The rotation nine games in: Assad, Rea, Imanaga, Cabrera, Taillon\u201d<\/p>\n GettyJavier Assad #72 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on April 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n Cubs Ahead Of Tuesday\u2019s Game GettyCraig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs walks onto the field in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres<\/a> in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n The Cubs are 4-6 in their first ten games of the 2026 season, which has them at the bottom of the National League Central.<\/p>\n They are 1-3 in the four games they have played away from Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n Following their series with the Rays, the Cubs will return home to host the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> on April 10.<\/p>\n GettyPitcher Javier Assad #72 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after recording the last out in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers<\/a> at Wrigley Field on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n The Cubs are coming off a strong season where they went 92-70.<\/p>\n They lost in the NLDS.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Right Now GettyBryan Baker #47 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate with Nick Fortes<\/a> #40 after defeating the Chicago Cubs `6-3 at Tropicana Field on April 06, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.<\/p>\n The Rays are currently 5-5 in their first ten games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.<\/p>\n After the Cubs, they will play their next series against the New York Yankees<\/a> (on Friday night).<\/p>\n Last season, the Rays missed the MLB playoffs with a 77-85 record.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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