The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Justin Germano from the Boston Red Sox for a cash consideration. Right-handed pitcher Jairo Asencio has been designated for assignment.
Germano, who will wear uniform number 41, is expected to be available for the Cubs tomorrow night when the club opens its three-game series in St. Louis.
The 29-year-old Germano had his contract selected by the Red Sox on July 4 and tossed 5.2 scoreless innings in relief on July 7 vs. the Yankees before being designated for assignment on July 13. The Cubs represent Germano's fifth major league club, joining the San Diego Padres (2004, 2007-08), Cincinnati Reds (2006), Cleveland Indians (2010-11) and Red Sox (2012). He has also pitched professionally in Japan and Korea.
The righthander went 9-4 with a 2.40 ERA (28 ER/105.0 IP) in 17 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Pawtucket this season. He struck out 72 and walked only 13 batters in 105.0 innings. Germano limited opponents to a .211 batting average.
Germano is a career 8-20 with a 4.91 ERA (141 ER/258.2 IP) in 80 major league appearances, including 36 starts. He saw his most extensive big league action with the Padres in 2007, when he went 7-10 with a 4.46 ERA (66 ER/133.1 IP) in 26 appearances, 23 as a starter.
The righthander was originally selected by the Padres in the 13th round of the 2000 Draft.
Asencio posted no record and a 3.07 ERA (5 ER/14.2 IP) in 12 big league appearances with the Cubs. He walked 11 and struck out eight in 14.2 innings. He was claimed off waivers by the Cubs from Cleveland on June 1.
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Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday for their first series win at Wrigley Field since 2007.
Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday for their first series win at Wrigley Field since 2007.
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Scott Feldman pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and drove in two runs with a big two-out double, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Saturday.
Scott Feldman pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and drove in two runs with a big two-out double, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Saturday.
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Jeff Samardzija hit a two-run home run and pitched eight strong innings for his first win since opening day and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Jeff Samardzija hit a two-run home run and pitched eight strong innings for his first win since opening day and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night.
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Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and finished with a career-high five hits to lead the struggling Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and finished with a career-high five hits to lead the struggling Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
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Travis Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs came within two outs of their first shutout since last August in a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Travis Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs came within two outs of their first shutout since last August in a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
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Slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs agreed Monday to a $41 million, seven-year contract that could be worth up to $68 million over nine seasons.
Slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs agreed Monday to a $41 million, seven-year contract that could be worth up to $68 million over nine seasons.
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Dominant early, Stephen Strasburg fell apart after one of Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and wound up dropping his fifth consecutive decision, an 8-2 loss Saturday to the Chicago Cubs
Dominant early, Stephen Strasburg fell apart after one of Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and wound up dropping his fifth consecutive decision, an 8-2 loss Saturday to the Chicago Cubs
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Ian Desmond's three hits and Danny Espinosa and Kurt Suzuki also driving in runs with doubles, helped the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 for their season-high fifth consecutive victory.
Ian Desmond's three hits and Danny Espinosa and Kurt Suzuki also driving in runs with doubles, helped the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 for their season-high fifth consecutive victory.
