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    JavierAssad

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago CubsCubs
    • #72
    • Relief PitcherRP
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 90 kg
    • Birthdate
      30/7/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 90 kg
    • Birthdate
      30/7/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Tijuana, Mexico
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      2
      Tied-100th
      ERA
      3.63
      K
      63
      150+
      WHIP
      1.14
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    GPGSCGSHOIPHRERHRBBK
    28110094.1813938162763
    10000.2232011
    1066500425.138517016456163334

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    Wed 9/30@SDSD
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    8-0
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    Fri 9/25@BOSBOS
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    2-0
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    Thu 9/24vsMIAMIA
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                        2026 NL Cent Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Milwaukee10359.636-W5
                        Chicago Cubs8973.54914W1
                        Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
                        St. Louis7785.47526L4
                        Cincinnati7587.46328L1
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