Cubs Decline Javier Assad’s Option; Assad Remains Under Team Control
The Cubs declined their $3.
Cubs Decline Javier Assad: What Happened
MLB Trade Rumors reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Cubs Decline Javier Assad, Assad Remains Under Team Control. The Cubs, Javier Assad. Here is how the report opens:
The Cubs declined their $3.3MM club option on righty Javier Assad yesterday, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He remains under club control as an arbitration-eligible player. The team didn’t formally announce the decision at any point. Assad played the 2026 season on a one-year, $1.8MM deal that included a $3.3MM club option for 2027. He…
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Key Takeaways
- The story: Cubs Decline Javier Assad’s Option; Assad Remains Under Team Control
- Who’s involved: Cubs Decline Javier Assad, Assad Remains Under Team Control. The Cubs, Javier Assad and Jordan Bastian
- League: Baseball
- First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by MLB Trade Rumors
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: MLB Trade Rumors and ESPN
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same MLB story, as reported by another outlet:
- Sources: Cubs decline $7.5M option for ReaESPN The Cubs have declined a $7.5 million contract option on pitcher Colin Rea for next season, sources said.
Background: Major League Baseball
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What happened with Cubs Decline Javier Assad?
The Cubs declined their $3.3MM club option on righty Javier Assad yesterday, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He remains under club control as an arbitration-eligible player. The team didn’t formally announce the decision at any point. Assad played the 2026 season on a one-year, $1.8MM deal that included a $3.3MM club option for 2027. He… MLB Trade Rumors reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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