ATLANTA — Two and a half seasons into a four-year, $52 million deal, the Cubs are saying goodbye to Edwin Jackson.
Reliever Rafael Soriano will join the Cubs for Monday’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, and to make room for the right-hander with 207 career saves, the Cubs will designate Jackson for assignment. The 31-year-old finished his Cubs career with a 16-34 record and 5.37 ERA in 82 games (58 starts), though he did have a 3.19 ERA in 31 innings out of the bullpen in 2015.
“I wasn’t really expecting it, but at this point in my career, it’s hard for me to say I’m surprised about anything that happens,” Jackson said.