Apr 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ethan Roberts (21) reacts after giving up a home run to Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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The Chicago Cubs could use some help in a bullpen without many reliable options and which had the No. 23 ranked ERA in baseball (4.39) heading into Monday.
It looks like a "new" arm could soon get that shot, as the team announced Sunday it had selected Ethan Roberts to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.
It's been a long time since Roberts threw a pitch at the major league level. In fact, he hasn't appeared in a game for the Cubs since April 29, 2022.
After pitching in relief that day, he couldn't get his jersey off his throwing arm without feeling pain. He'd go on the injured list with right shoulder inflammatio...
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