Cubs Release Howard Amid Wild Card Push | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs let go of 24-year-old shortstop Ed Howard, a former draft pick who struggled to make an impact despite six years in their system. His latest season saw a dismal .168 batting average across 52 games between Double-A and Triple-A, with just 19 hits and 8 RBIs. Even his best year — 2024 — wasn’t enough to turn heads. With no clear path back to the majors, Howard may head to Single-A or consider a new career. Meanwhile, the Cubs are clinging to a Wild Card spot, tied with the Reds heading into their final game on August 30th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/78813ffce9a61d1e