The Chicago Cubs today added right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray to the 26-man roster. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Murray is 29 and was acquired Saturday, June 20, from the Houston Astros for minor league infielder Cameron Sisneros. He will wear uniform No. 70 — the first Cub to wear that number since manager Joe Maddon left after the 2019 season.
Murray was a 23rd-round pick of the Rays in 2019 out of Utah Tech and was acquired by
the Astros in 2022 in a three-way deal with the Rays and Orioles that also involved former Cub Trey Mancini. In 17 games (16 relief appearances, one start) for Houston over the last two years Murray has posted a 4.68 ERA and 1.560 WHIP, with 10 walks and 18 strikeouts over 25 innings. Here is his pitch selection chart for this year:
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Hollowell was recalled on June 16 and made three appearances with the Cubs, posting a 4.91 ERA (2 ER/3.2 IP) with two strikeouts and five walks.
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