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Chicago Cubs Make Number of Roster Moves Ahead of Astros Matchup

Just hours ahead of the opening game for the Chicago Cubs-Houston Astros series, the Cubs made some roster moves.

Regina Ham

Chicago Cubs Make Number of Roster Moves Ahead of Astros Matchup
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The Chicago Cubs are down in Houston to face the Houston Astros and while they're looking to right the ship after the series against the Minnesota Twins, they announced some roster moves:

-RHP Brad Boxberger was placed on 15-day IL (retro to 5/14) with a right forearm strain 

-RHP Jeremiah Estrada recalled from Triple-A Iowa Cubs. 

-RHP Nick Burdi selected from Iowa -RHP Hayden Wesneski optioned to Iowa.

-RHP Adrian Sampson transferred to 60-day IL.

The bullpen for the Cubs has been overworked and the moves are to bolster up ahead of Monday's game. Estrada made three appearances for the Cubs pitching over four innings. 

He's allowed three walks, two hits, and no runs. He struck out six and has an ERA of 0.96 and a WHIP of 1.071 over 9 1/3 innings. 

Chicago might be in a bit of a tricky spot with the righty as MLB has a limit of five options per season without exposing a player to waivers. Now granted, he's not QUITE there but at some point in the next 3/4 of the season, there might be a conversation to be had. 

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REGINA HAM

Regina Ham is an editor and writer for Inside the Cubs. As an alumna of the University of Maryland-College Park, she studied both broadcast and multimedia journalism. A six-year veteran of the sports industry, she's worked in radio, television, and online media. You can follow her on Twitter @regina_ham or Instagram @reginamariesports. Upon her undergraduate education, Regina went to work in 2016 for Sirius XM-Satellite Radio on College Sports Nation/ESPNU for two years. During her time in school, Regina interned at a variety of Washington, D.C.-area media organizations, including NBC Sports Washington and WTOP. There she assisted in coverage of local MLB and NHL teams. She also interned down at WAAY 31 in Huntsville, AL and worked on stories regarding the local Minor League Baseball affiliate and SEC football. Regina worked in international sports television for almost four years, covering sports from MLS to the KHL and the KBO. She joined Philly Sports Network in 2022 and covers both the Phillies and Philadelphia Flyers before joining the Sports Illustrated network in 2023. You can follow her on Twitter @Regina_ham or on Instagram @reginamariesports. If you have any questions or comments, she can be reached at regina.ham28@gmail.com.

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