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    JavierAssad

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #72
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 1", 200 lbs
    • Birthdate
      7/30/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Tijuana, Mexico
    • Status
      Minors

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      6-1
      Tied-93rd
      ERA
      3.46
      K
      55
      150+
      WHIP
      1.10
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    Thu 7/30@STLSTL
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                • 1Y
                Cubs recall RHP Assad, put reliever Brasier on IL
                • Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
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                  Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
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                    • Alden Gonzalez
                    Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros swings the bat in the third inning during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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                      • 1Y
                      Rehab start for Cubs P Assad set for Wednesday
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                        • 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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