The Cubs are calling up Javier Assad to start Game 1 of the doubleheader Tuesday against the Cardinals, manager David Ross said. Right-hander Adrian Sampson is scheduled for Game 2.
“First and foremost, [Assad is] pitching really, really well,” Cubs vice president of player development Jared Banner said. “That’s the first thing, that performances stood out at the Double-A and Triple-A level. I think on a deeper level, he’s added velocity this year that’s made him somewhat of a different pitcher, raised his ceiling a bit.
