With Smyly cut it likely means Cubs under Luxury Tax this year

JP Hochbaum

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A sneaky under the radar move that helps reduce luxury tax penalty for 2025//6.
 

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09/01/24Chicago Cubs activated LHP Jordan Wicks from the 60-day injured list.
09/01/24Chicago Cubs placed 2B Nick Madrigal on the 60-day injured list. Left pinky fracture.
09/01/24Chicago Cubs recalled 2B Miles Mastrobuoni from Iowa Cubs.
09/01/24Chicago Cubs recalled 2B Nick Madrigal from Iowa Cubs.

They put Smyly on wavers and no one took it so he is still on the roster.
 

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I call this the safe card. It is nice that they are doing better but that is a double edge blade as taking on a rookie risk is less likely
 

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