The Chicago Cubs have been looking for a left-handed reliever that can make an impact in their bullpen. Unfortunately, Brandon Hughes has been injured for most of the season, Brad Wieck is working back from major health issues, and the other left-handed arms weren't ready for a large part of the season.
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The Cubs are in agreement on a two-year minor league contract with lefty Brad Wieck, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The two-year term of the deal is due to the fact that the southpaw is expected to miss most — if not all — of the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July.
If you don’t remember seeing the imposing figure of Brad Wieck on the mound for the Chicago Cubs last season, you’re not alone. The left-hander underwent a second heart procedure after being diagnosed with an atrial fibrillation last July, ending his 2021 season after all of just 15 games.
Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Brad Wieck underwent a cardiac ablation procedure in February 2020 and was placed on the injured list July 9 with an irregular heartbeat.
Prior to this afternoon’s game against the Cardinals, the Cubs reinstated reliever Ryan Tepera from the 10-day injured list. Bullpen mate Brad Wieck was placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 7, with an irregular heartbeat.
The Cubs announced Friday that they have placed lefty reliever Brad Wieck on the IL with an irregular heartbeat, which is something he’s dealt with in the past.