As the Chicago Cubs' offseason kicks into high gear, let's go over some of the storylines you may have missed from this week.

MIAMI — Even when Javier Assad doesn’t possess his best command, the right-hander finds a way to put the Chicago Cubs in position to win. Assad worked around a season-high five walks as he grinded through 4 2/3 innings Saturday against the Miami Marlins, ultimately limiting enough damage in the Cubs’ 6-5 win at loanDepot Park. Ryan Zeferjahn threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first save ...

The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for the second game of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The Cubs are entering this matchup on a two-game winning streak, so they will be looking to keep their momentum going against Miami.Now, as the Cubs prepare for their Saturday game against the Marlins, they […] The post Chicago Cubs Quickly Promote 29-Year-Old Pitcher During Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.

Javier Assad returns to start for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday after a puzzling demotion, and his performance has already earned him a lasting place in Chicago.

Javier Assad will return from Triple-A to start for the Cubs against the Marlins as Chicago pushes toward the postseason.

Fresh off a dominant Triple-A outing, the versatile right-hander rejoins the active roster in Miami to bolster a surging rotation and provide crucial flexibility for the stretch run.

Despite his elite consistency, the Cubs continue to shuffle this reliable right-hander to the minors, leaving fans questioning why he isn’t a permanent roster fixture.

Despite being one of the Cubs most reliable pitchers all season, Javier Assad is wasting away in Triple-A Iowa while the major league team goes through pitching struggles.

What still needs to be answered as the regular season approaches its final month for the Cubs?