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    Cubs Send Jordan Wicks Back To Minors

    The left-hander had allowed 11 runs in two recent starts. Right-hander Tyler Ferguson, acquired last month, called up.
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    The experiment of using left-hander Jordan Wicks in the starting rotation did not go well to say the least. Thus, Wicks is headed back to the minors.

    The Chicago Cubs on Tuesday optioned Wicks back to Triple-A Iowa and called up right-hander Tyler Ferguson from Iowa.

    Wicks lasted just 6⅓ innings in his two starts since being called up, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits with one walk and six strikeouts. That resulted in a 15.63 ERA.

    Ferguson was acquired from the A's on May 7 after being designated for assignment. He made just one appearance for the A's this year, giving up four runs in 1⅓ innings in a 9-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on May 5. At Triple-A Iowa this year, he pitched in six games covering 7⅔ innings, walking five and striking out five for a 3.52 ERA. He has appeared in 105 games with the A's over the last three seasons with a 4.47 ERA with a 12.6 walk rate and 25.4 strikeout rate.

     

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    Gjfificifjdej

    Gjfificifjdej 67

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    Good riddance. Absolute disgrace. 

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    Jason Ross

    Jason Ross 2,679

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    Ferguson is an easy DFA candidate when Boyd is ready to come back, but gives the team an extra arm until his start. Makes sense. 

    Windrider

    Windrider 1

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    I don't know who evaluates pitching in this organization.  How they continue to see anything in Wicks is beyond me.  Possibly he could be a bullpen piece. He is not a staying pitcher.  Seen enough of him. 

    Brock Beauchamp

    Brock Beauchamp 784

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    55 minutes ago, Windrider said:

    I don't know who evaluates pitching in this organization.  How they continue to see anything in Wicks is beyond me.  Possibly he could be a bullpen piece. He is not a staying pitcher.  Seen enough of him. 

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    On 6/2/2026 at 5:39 PM, Gjfificifjdej said:

    Good riddance. Absolute disgrace. 

    ouch.

    remember when wicks was an exciting first-rounder who was considered to move quickly thru the farm, didn't have much to work on, and should be a reliable #3 starter for years to come?  That's why i've pretty much given up on following or getting too excited about prospects.  It's just a crapshoot. 

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    Stratos

    Stratos 523

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    I see that Wicks has 101 IP total in the majors with a career 5.86 ERA. 

    In 10 starts in Iowa this year he has a 7.05 ERA.



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