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    Javier Assad

    JavierAssad

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #72
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 90 kg
    • Birthdate
      30/7/1997 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Tijuana, Mexico
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      5-1
      Tied-46th
    • ERA
      3.89
    • K
      25
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.00
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    GPGSCGSHOIPHRERHRBBK
    1150044.03519196925
    23110092.1744040131953
    895900375.033915014546145296

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    DateOPPResultGSCGSHOIPHRERHRBBK
    Thu 6/18vsCOLCOL
    W
    8-6
    1005.2522201
    Sat 6/13@SFSF
    W
    5-1
    1006.0300015
    Mon 6/8vsSFSF
    L
    2-1 F/10
    0006.1100015
    Sat 5/16@CHWCHW
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    10-5
    0002.0311101
    Sat 5/9@TEXTEX
    W
    7-1
    0003.2100011
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    Racing Positions

      • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Lambert, Assad among top arms to stream
        • 5d
        • ESPN Fantasy
        Houston Astros starting pitcher Peter Lambert (38) throws a pitch in the top of the first inning during the MLB game between the Athletics and Houston Astros on June 5, 2026 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
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          • 2M
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          Francisco Alvarez
          • Cubs recall RHP Assad, put reliever Brasier on IL
            • 10M
            Cubs recall RHP Assad, put reliever Brasier on IL
            • Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
              • 10M
              Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
              • Bring on the reinforcements! Returning players who could swing MLB's playoff races
                • 10M
                • Alden Gonzalez
                Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros swings the bat in the third inning during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
                • Rehab start for Cubs P Assad set for Wednesday
                  • 1Y
                  Rehab start for Cubs P Assad set for Wednesday
                  • Cubs place righty Assad (forearm) on 15-day IL
                    • 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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                      • Todd Zola
                      New York Mets players, from left, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Harrison Bader and Jose Iglesias react after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies.
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                        • 2Y
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                        Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games
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                          • 2Y
                          • Eric Karabell
                          Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field.

                        2026 NL Cent Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Milwaukee4629.613-W1
                        St. Louis4134.5475W1
                        Chicago Cubs4037.5197L1
                        Pittsburgh3939.5008.5W1
                        Cincinnati3739.4879.5W2
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