The Cubs designated RHP Julian Merryweather for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Merryweather gets DFA'd to make room for Brooks Kriske. He would remain in the Cubs organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

The Cubs and Julian Merryweather have agreed to a one-year, $1.225M deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Merryweather struggled in limited action last season. He will look to rebound after being limited to just 15 innings due to rib and knee injuries.

Julian Merryweather is scheduled to undergo season-ending patellar tendon debridement surgery on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Merryweather had begun a rehab assignment, but will undergo surgery instead to officially end his season. He should be healthy by spring training.

Julian Merryweather began his rehab assignment on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Merryweather has been sidelined for the past few weeks. He will likely make a handful of rehab appearances before he is activated.

Julian Merryweather has been placed on the 15-day IL due to right knee tendinitis.

Fantasy Impact

Merryweather will head to the IL for the second time this season. He had an 8.71 ERA in 10.1 innings since his activation on July 23rd.