The Cubs claimed left-handed pitcher Ian Clarkin off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. The White Sox had claimed Clarkin off waivers from the Cubs on Nov. 26, 2018 after the Cubs had originally claimed him from the White Sox on Nov. 20.
Clarkin, 23, was a first round draft pick (33rd overall) by the New York Yankees in 2013 and has gone 18-24 with a 3.55 ERA (138 earned runs in 349 2/3 innings) in 81 minor league appearances (66 starts) covering five seasons in the Yankees (2013-14, 16-17) and White Sox (2017-18) organizations.