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Cubs Cut Bait With Former 1st-Rounder After Brief Stay

Cubs Cut Bait With Former 1st-Rounder After Brief Stay

Summary

The Chicago Cubs decided not to keep pitcher Tyler Beede after spring training. Beede, once a first-round pick by the San Francisco Giants, struggled in his recent games, leading the Cubs to release him.

Key Facts

  • Tyler Beede was released by the Chicago Cubs after spring training.
  • Beede was originally a first-round draft pick for the San Francisco Giants.
  • He pitched in 71 major league games before joining the Cubs.
  • During spring training, Beede allowed three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings.
  • Beede's performance included five hits, four walks, and two strikeouts over seven games.
  • He previously played for multiple MLB teams and internationally in Japan and Mexico.
  • Beede has been part of the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Guardians, and Minnesota Twins organizations.

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