The Chicago Cubs are fresh off a series win against the Kansas City Royals (on the road), and will enjoy an off day on Monday.
On Tuesday, the Cubs open up another series on the road by heading to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Washington Nationals.
The Cubbies have quietly been one of the best teams in MLB over the past few weeks, and much like all other organizations across the league, Chicago has been no stranger to roster transactions. Before the Nationals series, the club announced the release of 31 y/o pitcher Paul Campbell.
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Chicago Cubs Officially Release Paul Campbell
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – AUGUST 08: Pitcher Paul Campbell #53 of the Miami Marlins throws against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning at Coors Field on August 08, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
According to the Cubs’ AAA transactions tracker (Iowa Cubs), pitcher Paul Campbell was released from the organization on Sunday, Aug. 9.
He has been pitching with Iowa all season and holds an ERA of 7.33 over 66+ innings pitched.
Campbell, 31, actually did have a brief stint in MLB in 2021 with the Miami Marlins, but he posted an ERA of 6.41 across 26+ IP and has been in the minors since.
Injuries have certainly been a part of his career (missed all of 2023), but the shaky minor-league numbers are likely why he hasn’t been back to the Majors in five+ seasons.
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