The Chicago Cubs placed veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on waivers Saturday, according to a report from Jon Heyman of MLB Network. If Gonzalez clears waivers, the Cubs will ask him to accept an assignment to Triple-A Iowa, but it’s uncertain whether the 33-year-old will do so. Gonzalez hit .175 (7-for-40) with one homer and three RBIs in 15 games with the Cubs. Cubs manager Joe Maddon consistently praised Gonzalez’s veteran leadership during his brief stint with the club, but Gonzalez failed to produce at the plate like he did in the locker room. The Cubs are expected to call up a relief pitcher to replace Gonzalez after the bullpen combined for seven innings one day earlier.

Source: National Post June 29, 2019 15:22 UTC