"Riley Martin has been placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation, prompting the Cubs to promote Charlie Barnes to take his place on the roster."
"Vince Velasquez, who was just promoted yesterday and pitched 2.1 scoreless innings, has been designated for assignment to clear a spot for Yacksel Ríos."
"Yacksel Ríos, who has pitched parts of five MLB seasons, hasn't appeared in a big league game since 2023 and has a 5.06 ERA in Triple-A Iowa."
"The Cubs are still missing several top relievers and do not have anyone left on the 40-man roster to come up and pitch."
Riley Martin has been placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation, prompting the Cubs to promote Charlie Barnes. Vince Velasquez was designated for assignment to make room for Yacksel Ríos, who has not pitched in the majors since 2023. Ríos signed a minor league deal with the Cubs and has a 5.06 ERA in Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs continue to face challenges with missing top relievers and lack options on the 40-man roster.
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