Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel began this season quite poorly, batting .209/.250/.308 (19-for-91) with two home runs. As part of a flurry of roster moves Sunday, Schwindel was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Frank never made it to Des Moines, apparently:
Frank Schwindel is on my flight to San Diego and sitting in a middle seat.
— Jack Pastuovic (@jackpastuovic) May 9, 2022
Nicely spotted, Jack Pastuovic. I particularly like the “middle seat” detail.
Here are the corresponding roster moves:
Cubs put RHP David Robertson on IL with no injury distinction.