The Cubs have released right-handed pitchers Kyle McGowin and Dan Straily to free agency. They’ve signed left-hander Lucas Luetge and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs beat the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 3-2.
Brandon Birdsell got his first Triple-A win after tossing six innings and allowing just one run on five hits. Birdsell walked one and struck out nine.
Jack Neely pitched the final 1.1 innings and got the save. He loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, but got the strikeout to end the game.