Javier Assad

Assad logged his first career save Saturday in a three-inning appearance — a long save that suggests the Cubs deployed him in an unusual spot rather than the traditional ninth-inning role. Jacob Webb remains the primary closer with Daniel Palencia on the IL, but Assad's performance keeps this situation fluid heading into the August 3 deadline. Monitor for any Cubs bullpen additions that could reshuffle the hierarchy.

Started vs New York Mets (1W-1L, 8.10 ERA)