PCL1 Iowa Cubs

LHP Tsuyoshi Wada Optioned to Iowa, RHP Yoervis Medina Activated

Published on August 4, 2015 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Iowa Cubs News Release


COLORADO SPRINGS (Aug. 4, 2015) - The Chicago Cubs made a series of moves today affecting Iowa's active roster for tonight's game against Colorado Springs at Security Service Field. Left-handed pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada has been activated from the 15-Day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Furthermore, right-handed pitcher Yoervis Medina has been added to Iowa's active roster after being optioned to Triple-A on Saturday.

Wada, 34, is 3-4 with a 3.54 ERA (24ER/6.10IP) and 47 strikeouts in 11 starts over two rehab assignments with Iowa this season.

The Japan native began the season on the major league 15-Day disabled list with a sore groin, and was assigned to Iowa on rehab April 17 through May 19. Wada made seven starts for Chicago and went 1-1 with a 3.73 ERA (13ER/31.1IP) and 31 strikeouts to 11 walks, before being placed on the DL again June 28. He was assigned to Iowa for a second rehab assignment July 11.

Medina, 27, has no record and a 7.00 ERA (7ER/9.0IP) in five relief appearances with Chicago this season, and is 0-2 with one save and an 8.68 ERA (18ER/18.2IP) in 16 relief outings with Iowa this year.

With these moves, Iowa's active roster is full at 25 players plus one player on the disabled list and one player on a major league rehab assignment.




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