Marlins claim LHP Eric Jokisch off waivers from the Cubs
The Cubs posted on the official transactions page Wednesday afternoon that the Miami Marlins claimed LHP Eric Jokisch off waivers. Jokisch has been added to Triple-A New Orleans’ roster and is no longer in the Cubs’ organization.
With Tuesday’s roster move, the Cubs’ 40-man roster officially stands at 39 players.
Eric Jokisch spent Spring Training with the Cubs’ big league team and was healthy after missing a majority of last season with injuries. Jokisch appeared in two spring games and was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on March 14.