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Javier Assad
Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $0
2024 Actual Value: $3 Difference: $3
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	W	L	Sv	Hold	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	ERA	WHIP	Rate
2024 proj	3	2	0	4	73.0	67	31	65	33	4.07	1.342	11.2
2024	7	6	0	0	147.0	143	63	124	61	3.73	1.401	35.0
2023	5	3	0	3	109.3	93	41	94	37	3.05	1.226	41.4
2022	2	2	0	0	37.7	35	20	30	13	3.11	1.460	11.8

Player News

Date	News
12/01/24	Two Young Chicago Cubs Pitchers Reportedly Receiving Trade Interest. The Chicago Cubs are a team to monitor who could make quite a few moves in the coming weeks and months. Whether those come in free agency or on the trade market will be seen, but Jed Hoyer could be a major player throughout the MLB offseason. After missing the playoffs once again last year, the Cubs have to make some moves. Jacob Zanolla of Ivy League Cubs reported he has heard rumors surrounding Cubs pitchers Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/two-young-chicago...
11/10/24	These numbers could be a huge red flag for Javier Assad heading into 2025. Early on in the year, Javier Assad pitched like an ace alongside Shota Imanaga as the Chicago Cubs did their best to weather the Opening Night loss of Justin Steele. A 4.38 ERA in his final dozen starts, including a bloated 6.86 ERA in September and October, did little to inspire confidence in Assad as a member of the rotation next season. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/these-numbers-could-be-a-h...
9/25/24	Phillies and Cubs play to decide series winner. Chicago Cubs (81-77, second in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (93-65, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (7-5, 3.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 121 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (11-9, 3.25 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 149 strikeouts) : LINE Phillies -187, Cubs +157; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday. Philadelphia is 53-27 in home games and 93-65 overall. The Phillies have a 48-14 record in games when they did not give up a home run. Chicago is 39-41 in road games and 81-77 overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .318 on-base Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/phillies-and-cubs-p...
9/17/24	[ClutchPoints] - Athletics vs. Cubs prediction, odds, pick – 9/18/2024. Javier Assad heads to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Oakland Athletics It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Cubs prediction and pick. Athletics-Cubs Projected Starters Brady Basso vs. Javier Assad Brady Basso (1-0) with a 1.23 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP Last Start: Basson went 5.1 innings […] The post appeared first on . Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
9/13/24	Javier Assad’s consistency warrants consideration for the 2025 Chicago Cubs rotation: ‘He’s done this for 2 years’. DENVER — For two seasons, Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has proved he is a valuable big-league pitcher. And few in that span have been better than Assad, who entered Friday with 241 innings over 58 games (36 starts). Only six MLB pitchers with at least 200 innings the last two years have posted a lower ERA than his 3.10, a group that features teammate Justin Steele (3.08), the San ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/javier-assad-consistency-...
9/13/24	Cubs can't afford slipup in series at Colorado. The Colorado Rockies just finished a three-game series with a team fighting for a wild-card berth and now face another when the Chicago Cubs come to town on Friday night. Chicago will send Javier Assad (7-5, 3.14 ERA) to the mound while Colorado is expected to activate Austin Gomber (5-10, 4.50) from the paternity list to open the three-game series in Denver. The Cubs (75-71) are five games behind the New York Mets for the third National League wild card and have no room for error with 16 games remaining. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-cant-...
9/13/24	Rockies begin 3-game series against the Cubs. Chicago Cubs (75-71, second in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (55-92, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (7-5, 3.14 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 111 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Cubs -145, Rockies +122; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Colorado has a 55-92 record overall and a 32-37 record in home games. The Rockies have a 35-11 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Chicago is 75-71 overall and 37-38 in road games. Cubs hitters have a collective .315 on-base percentage, the seventh-ranked percentage Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...
8/31/24	Cubs look to prolong win streak, take on the Nationals. Chicago Cubs (69-66, second in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (61-74, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (6-4, 3.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 102 strikeouts); Nationals: DJ Herz (2-6, 3.84 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Cubs -131, Nationals +110; over/under is 9 runs […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-look-prolong-win-str...
8/31/24	Streaking Cubs continue playoff push vs. Nationals. The streaking Chicago Cubs will look for their fifth straight win when they visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The Cubs will send out right-hander Javier Assad (6-4, 3.15 ERA) to oppose rookie left-hander DJ Herz (2-6, 3.84) in the middle game of the series. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/streaking-...
8/13/24	Guardians face the Cubs with 1-0 series lead. Chicago Cubs (59-61, third in the NL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (70-49, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (5-3, 3.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Guardians: Matthew Boyd (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Guardians -128, Cubs +107; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago Cubs, leading the series 1-0. Cleveland has a 36-20 record at home and a 70-49 record overall. The Guardians have the seventh-best team ERA in the majors at 3.80. Chicago is 27-34 on the road and 59-61 overall. The Cubs have a 25-7 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. Tuesday's game is the second time these Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...
8/07/24	3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ 5-2 homestand: Bullpen stays hot — and catcher Christian Bethancourt steps up. Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has a knack for getting out of tough spots. Even when his stuff isn’t the sharpest or he struggles to command his pitches consistently, Assad often finds a way to limit the damage. Assad showed again Wednesday why the Cubs trust the 27-year-old to navigate tough spots. Although the Minnesota Twins made him work, forcing him to throw 75 pitches in four ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/3-takeaways-chicago-cubs-...
7/28/24	Royals and Cubs play to determine series winner. Chicago Cubs (50-56, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (57-48, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (4-3, 3.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Royals: Cole Ragans (7-6, 3.23 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 146 strikeouts) : LINE Royals -173, Cubs +145; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Kansas City is 57-48 overall and 36-21 in home games. The Royals have the 10th-best team batting average in MLB play at .251. Chicago has a 50-56 record overall and a 23-31 record in road games. The Cubs have a 20-6 record in games when Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/royals-and-cubs-pla...
7/23/24	Cubs bullpen backs Assad after shaky start in 3-1 win over 1st-place Brewers to open series at Wrigley Field. CHICAGO (AP) — It wasn’t a particularly good night Monday for Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad. But somehow, he kept the Milwaukee Brewers off the scoreboard, and his teammates did the rest. Assad issued six walks and lasted just 3 1/3 innings in his second outing since returning from a right forearm strain, but he […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-bullpen-backs-assad-...
7/13/24	Cubs roster moves: Javier Assad activated, Luke Little heads to injured list. The Chicago Cubs made a handful of roster moves prior to the start of their Saturday doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, including activating starting pitcher Javier Assad from the 15-day injured list. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-roster-moves-javier-...
6/28/24	Cubs place righty Assad (forearm) on 15-day IL. The Cubs placed right-hander Javier Assad on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right forearm strain. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40446397/cubs-...
6/27/24	Cubs place Javier Assad on 15-day injured list, officially sign Vinny Nittoli. The Cubs are placing starter Javier Assad on the 15-day injured list, Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network made official. Retroactive to Monday, Assad is going on the injured list with a right forearm extensor strain. It’s a huge blow to the Cubs’ starting rotation, as Assad has been a major asset on the bump for the North Side this season. And... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-place-javier-assad-1...
6/23/24	Cubs fall to the Mets, Javier Assad gives up 7 hits in 4.1 innings. Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad has now gone seven straight starts without a win Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-fall-mets-javier-ass...
6/17/24	Javier Assad, Cubs look to reverse trend against Giants. Right-hander Javier Assad will look to snap his five-game winless streak on Monday when the Chicago Cubs host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of their three-game series. Assad (4-2, 2.81 ERA) is 0-2 and has surrendered six homers during that stretch. Such was the case on Wednesday when he allowed one homer and two walks on his way to a 90-pitch outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/javier-ass...
6/06/24	Reds play the Cubs in first of 4-game series. Chicago Cubs (31-31, second in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (29-33, fifth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (4-1, 2.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Reds: Hunter Greene (3-2, 3.44 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs on Thursday to open a four-game series. Cincinnati has a 14-17 record at home and a 29-33 record overall. The Reds have the 10th-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .375. Chicago has a 31-31 record overall and a 13-18 record in road games. The Cubs have a 19-3 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Thursday's game is the fourth time Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/reds-play-the-cubs-...
5/30/24	Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds odds, tips and betting trends. The Chicago Cubs (28-28) will host the Cincinnati Reds (24-32), Friday at 2:20 PM ET, in a matchup of NL Central rivals. The Reds (+127 underdog moneyline odds to win) visit the Cubs (-149). The Chicago Cubs will give the start to Javier Assad (4-1, 2.17 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Reds will counter with Graham Ashcraft (4-3, 4.67 ERA). The Cubs lost 10-6 to the Brewers Friday, with Shota Imanaga (4 1/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs on eight hits while striking out one) on the hook for the loss. Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/chicag...

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