"Blach has pitched in parts of seven big league seasons, primarily with the Giants, where he recorded a 4.36 ERA over 299 1/3 innings from 2016-18."
"The Cubs have been hit hard by pitching injuries, prompting the need for multi-inning depth, especially with Cade Horton facing surgery and other pitchers on the IL."
"Blach has averaged 90 mph on his sinker in the majors and has shown strong command with a 7% walk rate and above-average groundball tendencies."
The Cubs have signed veteran left-handed pitcher Blach to a minor league contract, sending him to Triple-A Iowa. Blach, 35, has experience in the majors, primarily with the Giants, where he posted a 4.36 ERA over 299 1/3 innings. He struggled with the Rockies, recording an ERA above 6.00. The Cubs are in need of pitching depth due to injuries to key players, including Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd, as well as Justin Steele's ongoing recovery from UCL surgery.
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