Ty Blach Called Up To Make Cubs Debut

[Steve Drumwright]

 

The quest for Ty Blach to return to the majors is complete.

The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. Right-hander Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A and reliever Hunter Harvey was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to make room for Blach on the 40-man roster.

Blach has not pitched in the majors since the 2024 season, the last of his three years with the Colorado Rockies. At Triple-A this year, Blach made five appearances, including three starts. In 20⅔ innings, he walked seven and struck out 14 for a 5.23 ERA. He signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs this offseason.

In 2025, Blach pitched in the Texas Rangers' organization, making 11 starts at Triple-A and posting a 3.88 ERA, walking 13 and striking out 40 in 51 innings.

Assad has struggled this season. After making three starts that included giving up nine runs in one game, he was moved to the bullpen. His five relief appearances have mainly been good, although he did give up six runs in 2⅓ innings in one game.

 

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[Bertz]

I presume Blach is just up for today.  Go Rea to Blach, swap Thielbar in tomorrow, and have a fully rested bullpen for the Brewers series.

[Rcal10]

9 minutes ago, Bertz said:

I presume Blach is just up for today.  Go Rea to Blach, swap Thielbar in tomorrow, and have a fully rested bullpen for the Brewers series.

Or if Rea goes 6 maybe Tbeilbar comes back for Rolison. Depends on who they like,  Blach v Rolison.