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The Chicago Cubs made another roster move before the start of their series against the San Francisco Giants, adding a new pitcher to the bullpen. Left-handed pitcher Dylan Floro has been optioned back to Triple-A Iowa to make room for fellow lefty Zac Rosscup.
Yeah, I didn’t realize Rosscup was still in the Cubs organization either. He last pitched in the Majors in 2015, appearing in 33 games for the Cubs.
Pitcher Dylan Floro has been sent down to the minors and lefty Zac Rosscup's contract has been selected. Rosscup… https://t.co/XgU9CW1jgb
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) May 22, 2017
Rosscup missed the entire 2016 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. He made his MLB debut at the end of the 2013 season, getting called to the show in September. Overall, from 2013-15, Rosscup pitched 46.2 innings and recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. The last time fans saw him pitch in the Majors, Rosscup had a 4.39 ERA in 26.2 innings during the 2015 season.
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So far in 2017, Rosscup had a 3.45 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 15.2 innings at Triple-A.
Meanwhile, Floro goes back to the minors after an underwhelming relief appearance on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Floro pitched two innings on Sunday in mop up duty at the end of a Cubs blowout win, but was hit around, allowing five runs on seven hits. The only other time Floro has pitched in the Majors this season was earlier in May, when he came in and actually pitched well against the Colorado Rockies. Floro only allowed one run in 4.1 innings on May 9, after Jake Arrieta only lasted 3.2 innings.
The Cubs still need to make another move on the 40-man roster for Rosscup.
#Cubs add Zac Rosscup. Dylan Floro to Iowa. 40 man move TBD
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) May 22, 2017
The Cubs start a four-game series against the Giants at 7:05 p.m. on Monday.
