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    Javier Assad

    JavierAssad

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #72
    • Starting Pitcher
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      1.85 m, 90 kg
    • Birthdate
      30/7/1997 (28)
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      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Tijuana, Mexico
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      • Cubs recall RHP Assad, put reliever Brasier on IL
        • 7M
        Cubs recall RHP Assad, put reliever Brasier on IL
        • Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
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          Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays loss
          • Bring on the reinforcements! Returning players who could swing MLB's playoff races
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            • 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
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              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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                  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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                      Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
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                        Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
                        • Cubs rookie Assad to start Friday; Smyly to pen
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