Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday. He's struggled heavily this season and should not be owned in fantasy leagues. Rosario has a respectable 1.97 ERA in 32 innings this season, but only holds value in fantasy leagues that use holds as a category. He is not expected to see many save opportunities this season.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing(shoulder) was able to play catch on Friday and could throw a bullpen session in San Francisco next week. Duensing has been on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. The veteran reliever has struggled in 2018 but is coming off a season in which he pitched to a 2.74 ERA and a 61/18 K/BB ratio. When he returns, he'll work in middle relief for the Cubs and provide no fantasy value.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing (personal) has been placed on the bereavement list on Monday. He can be away from the team for 3-7 days. The Cubs recalled Rob Zastryzny to take Duensing's spot in the bullpen. Neither player should be owned in any fantasy leagues right now.
Brian Duensing Turned Down More Money To Return To Chicago
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing turned down a larger contract from the Athletics before signing with the Cubs, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He reportedly turned down more than $3 million more before inking his two-year, $7 million pact with the Cubs. What this indicates is that the A's are still in the market for bullpen help, preferably from the left side.
Free-agent relief pitcher Brian Duensing has agreed to a two-year contract to go back to the Chicago Cubs, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Heyman says that the deal is worth $7 million and that Duensing turned down significantly more money from other teams to return to Chicago. Duensing arguably had the best season of his career in 2017 with Chicago, posting a 2.74 ERA in 62 1/3 innings and striking out 8.8 batters per nine innings as the top lefty for the National League Central champions.
