Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Roberts rehabs in I-Cubs loss in St. Paul
Myrtle Beach and South Bend both win.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 10: Ethan Roberts #39 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cubs claimed left-handed reliever Doug Nikhazy off of waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Ben Cowles was designated for assignment.
Left-hander Jackson Brockett was promoted from Low-A Myrtle Beach to High-A South Bend. Shortstop Yahil Melendez was promoted to Myrtle Beach from Mesa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were declared heretics by the St.
Paul Saints (Twins), 9-5. Jordan Wicks made a rehab start today and he was greeted with a leadoff home run and things didn’t get much better from there. The first four batters reached and then after a ground out to first, Wicks gave up a three-run home run.
Overall, he gave up five runs in the first inning and one more solo home run in the second. The final line on Wicks was six runs on seven hits, including three home runs, over two innings. Wicks walked one and struck out no one.
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