The Chicago Cubs are set to begin a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field at 7:05 p.m. CDT on Monday.
Before Monday’s game, the Cubs announced they released a six-year MLB player from their organization.
Chicago Cubs Release 6-Year MLB Player Josh Fleming Before White Sox Series
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 6: Josh Fleming #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 6, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
From MLB.com: “Iowa Cubs released LHP Josh Fleming.”
The Cubs signed Fleming back on July 8 after he had been released by the Toronto Blue Jays.
GettyDUNEDIN, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 20: Josh Fleming #35 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses for a portrait during photo day at the Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex on February 20, 2026 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The left-hander recorded a 3.44 ERA over 18 1/3 innings with Triple-A Iowa before being released.
Fleming made just one appearance with Toronto this year, allowing four earned runs over three innings.
He signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays back in February.
Looking at Josh Fleming
GettyPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 6: Josh Fleming #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the eighth inning during the game against the New York Mets at PNC Park on July 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Fleming in the fifth round (No. 139 overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Webster.
Fleming made his MLB debut with the Rays in 2020. He posted a 2.78 ERA over 32 1/3 innings in his rookie season.
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JUNE 16: Starting pitcher Josh Fleming #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on June 16, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Fleming threw 5 2/3 innings over two appearances for the Rays in the 2020 postseason.
The southpaw had a rough 2021 season, recording a 5.09 ERA over 104 1/3 innings.
Fleming pitched for the Rays through the 2023 season.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 29: Josh Fleming #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the seventh inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on March 29, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Phillies claimed Fleming off waivers from the Rays in Nov. 2023. The left-hander elected free agency less than two weeks later.
In the 2023-24 offseason, Fleming signed a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 17: Josh Fleming #19 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 17, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh designated Fleming for assignment in late July 2024 after he recorded a 4.02 ERA over 31 1/3 innings for the club. The Mariners signed him after he elected free agency.
Fleming never appeared in the majors for the Mariners. He rejoined the organization on another minor-league deal after the 2024 season. His lone outing with the Blue Jays this year marked his first appearance since 2024
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