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Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Fails to make cut
The Chicago Cubs reassigned Brandon Hughes to minor-league camp Sunday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.After turning in an 8.15 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 17.2 innings in the majors with Arizona in 2024, Hughes had to settle for a minor-league deal with the Cubs over the winter. His contract included an invitation to MLB spring training, but the 29-year-old lefty faced long odds to win a spot in the Cubs' season-opening bullpen. Hughes is expected to begin the campaign in a relief role at Triple-A Iowa.
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Cubs' Brandon Hughes: Back with first organization
The Chicago Cubs signed Brandon Hughes to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.Hughes was drafted by the Cubs in the 16th round of the 2017 Draft and briefly served as the team's closer in 2022, but his career has been sidetracked since then by knee problems and other injuries. The left-hander made 15 appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2024, posting an 8.15 ERA and 21:10 K:BB across 17.2 frames. He'll compete for a bullpen job with Chicago.
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Brandon Hughes: Bound for free agency
The Diamondbacks non-tendered Brandon Hughes on Friday.Although Hughes put up a 2.03 ERA in 48.2 Triple-A innings, he struggled during his time with the big-league squad, logging an 8.15 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 17.2 frames. The 28-year-old reliever will now look to turn things around with a new organization, though he may start off the season in the minors once again.
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Diamondbacks' Brandon Hughes: Selected from Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Brandon Hughes' contract from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.With Ryne Nelson (shoulder) headed for the injured list, Hughes will rejoin the active roster in order to give the Diamondbacks some additional depth in their bullpen. The 28-year-old lefty hasn't found much success in the big leagues with a 10.29 ERA across 14 innings, though he's turned in a 2.08 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 21.2 frames at Triple-A since making his last MLB appearance. Andrew Knizner was DFA'd to create space for Hughes on the 40-man roster.
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Diamondbacks' Brandon Hughes: Booted off 40-man roster
The Arizona Diamondbacks outrighted Brandon Hughes to Triple-A Reno on Aug. 2.Arizona previously optioned Hughes to Triple-A on June 29, only to move him off the 40-man roster entirely just over a month later. Since being sent back to Reno in late June, Hughes has accrued a 1.26 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 14.1 innings.
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Diamondbacks' Brandon Hughes: Sent back to Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Brandon Hughes to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.Hughes owns a 2.00 ERA through 27 frames at Triple-A, but he allowed four earned runs in 3.1 innings after joining the Diamondbacks' bullpen Sunday. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A to make room for Zac Gallen (hamstring), who was reinstated from the IL in a corresponding move.
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Diamondbacks' Brandon Hughes: Recalled by Arizona
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Brandon Hughes from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.It marks the third time this season Hughes has been called up to the big club. He wasn't particularly effective over the last three games of his second stint, allowing eight runs on 11 hits (including three home runs) and five walks while striking out three over 5.1 frames. Hughes will be added to Arizona's bullpen, with southpaw Tommy Henry optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.
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Diamondbacks' Brandon Hughes: Optioned to Triple-A
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Brandon Hughes to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.Hughes has given up seven earned runs in 3.2 innings over his last two big-league outings, giving him a 10.13 ERA and 2.25 WHIP on the year. In an effort to get back on track, he'll head to Reno, where he owns a 1.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 19.2 frames. Joe Jacques was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Diamondbacks' Brandon Hughes: Recalled, opening Wednesday
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Brandon Hughes from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday. He'll serve as Arizona's opening pitcher for the team's series finale in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.Hughes allowed four earned runs in 2.2 innings during his first stint with Arizona earlier this month, but he's thrown five innings of one-run ball since returning to Triple-A. The 28-year-old lefty is likely to only pitch an inning or two Wednesday before giving way to Ryne Nelson, who is expected to pitch the bulk of innings out of the bullpen.
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Diamondbacks' Brandon Hughes: Sent to Triple-A
Brandon Hughes was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.Hughes joined the big-league roster at the end of April and started out with two scoreless appearances, but he surrendered four runs while recording just one out Saturday versus the Padres. Ryne Nelson (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.
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