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    JavierAssad

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #72
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 90 kg
    • Birthdate
      30/7/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Tijuana, Mexico
    • Status
      Minors

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      6-1
      Tied-98th
      ERA
      3.46
      K
      55
      150+
      WHIP
      1.10
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    SplitsGPGSCGSHOIPHRERHRBBK
    vs. CIN21006.1722205
    Home1040037.024986820
    vs. NL1690067.0623131141746
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    DateOPPResultGSCGSHOIPHRERHRBBK
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    12-6
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    Mon 8/10@KCKC
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    1005.2411123
    Fri 7/31@STLSTL
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    4-2 F/10
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      • Cabrera rejoins Cubs' reinforced starting rotation
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        Cabrera rejoins Cubs' reinforced starting rotation
        • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: High strikeout potential for Jump
          • 2M
          • ESPN Fantasy
          Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: High strikeout potential for Jump
          • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Lambert, Assad among top arms to stream
            • 2M
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            Houston Astros starting pitcher Peter Lambert (38) throws a pitch in the top of the first inning during the MLB game between the Athletics and Houston Astros on June 5, 2026 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
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              • Cubs recall RHP Assad, put reliever Brasier on IL
                • 1Y
                Cubs recall RHP Assad, put reliever Brasier on IL
                • Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
                  • 1Y
                  Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
                  • Bring on the reinforcements! Returning players who could swing MLB's playoff races
                    • 1Y
                    • Alden Gonzalez
                    Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros swings the bat in the third inning during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
                    • Rehab start for Cubs P Assad set for Wednesday
                      • 1Y
                      Rehab start for Cubs P Assad set for Wednesday
                      • Cubs place righty Assad (forearm) on 15-day IL
                        • 2Y
                        Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
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                          New York Mets players, from left, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Harrison Bader and Jose Iglesias react after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies.

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                        Roman Anthony, Trevor Story to rejoin Red Sox for finale vs. Yankees

                        Roman Anthony, Trevor Story to rejoin Red Sox for finale vs. Yankees

                        Roman Anthony and Trevor Story will rejoin the Red Sox for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees.
                        Eldridge has 4 hits, drives in 4 runs as Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split doubleheader

                        Eldridge has 4 hits, drives in 4 runs as Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split doubleheader

                        — Bryce Eldridge had four hits and drove in four runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Saturday night to split a doubleheader.
                        Rice drives in 3 runs as Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2 to earn a doubleheader split

                        Rice drives in 3 runs as Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2 to earn a doubleheader split

                        — Ben Rice had a two-run single in New York's five-run eighth inning and finished with three RBI as the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
                        Angels head into matchup against the Phillies on losing streak

                        Angels head into matchup against the Phillies on losing streak

                        Philadelphia Phillies (76-60, second in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (52-84, fifth in the AL West)
                        Cubs meet the Reds after Crow-Armstrong's 3-home run game

                        Cubs meet the Reds after Crow-Armstrong's 3-home run game

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                        Mariners bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

                        Mariners bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

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