Cubs Move Velasquez, Bring Up Wicks

The Cubs just made a big move: they designated Vince Velasquez for assignment to make room for rising lefty Jordan Wicks, who’s headed up from the minors to fill the void as a versatile long reliever. It’s a classic mid-season roster shuffle — tough for Velasquez, but strategic for the Cubs as they fine-tune their pitching staff for the rest of the season. Wicks’ arrival signals a new chapter, and fans are watching closely to see how he fits in — and what’s next for the team. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49b167d2bdab66b2