The Cubs today claimed right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Mets. From the beginning of the calendar year, the Cubs are now the fifth organization (Diamondbacks, Tigers, Pirates, Mets) that Uceta has been a member of in 2023.
Uceta has been assigned to Iowa.
I forgot to mention this last night, but some of you got it in the comments anyway. Baseball America named the Cubs as the sixth-best farm system in baseball. (subscription required.)
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs were sucker-punched by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 5-4.