The Cubs are promoting their top pitching prospect, right-hander Jaxon Wiggins, to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville.

The Cubs have also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal. Hamilton previously played for the Cubs in 2020. The 34-year-old speedster was playing for Jalisco in the Mexican League previously this year. The signing was just announced today but was apparently completed on August 31, meaning that Hamilton is eligible for a postseason roster spot.

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The Cubs could have assigned Cowles to Iowa had he cleared waivers.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs calmed the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 4-3.

Jordan Wicks started this game this afternoon and allowed one run on two hits over 2.1 innings. Wicks gave up a solo home run to Isan Diaz. Wicks walked two and stru

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