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Cubs and RHP Julian Merryweather, RHP Keegan Thompson and C Matt Thaiss avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deals.
All three players might have been non-tendered if they hadn’t agreed to terms today. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers said Merryweather will make $1.225 million next season. Thompson and Thaiss were both due something similar.
Julian Merryweather will have season-ending patellar tendon debridement surgery on Friday.
Merryweather didn’t get over the hump to merit pitching again this season after multiple rehab appearances, according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell. The team anticipates that Merryweather will be ready for spring training next year.
Julian Merryweather pitched a hitless inning in his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
Merryweather could rejoin the Cubs as soon as Thursday. He’s been out since late August with right knee tendinitis.
Julian Merryweather is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Friday.
Merryweather last pitched on Aug. 25 before going on the IL with right knee tendinitis. He should be back next week if he looks good in Iowa.
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Date | Opponent | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27th | Phillies | -2.9 |
| Apr 23rd | Dodgers | 6.3 |
| Apr 20th | Diamondbacks | 3.1 |
| Apr 18th | Diamondbacks | 3.7 |
| Apr 16th | @Padres | 4.3 |
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