Javier Assad

28-Year-Old PitcherSP

Chicago Cubs

2025 Stats

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4-1

ERA

3.65

WHIP

1.22

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2026 Fantasy Outlook

Assad didn't make his 2025 debut until Aug. 12, as he missed significant time due to a strained oblique. Once he returned, the righty made eight appearances (seven starts) for the Cubs, though he also spent some time with Triple-A Iowa. It was a relatively small sample in the majors, but the 28-year-old at least looked fairly sharp with a 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 37 innings. Assad has talent, though there are questions about his role moving forward with the Cubs. Chicago seemingly has a full rotation with Shota Imanaga, Cade Horton, Jameson Taillon, Matthew Boyd and Colin Rea, as well as Justin Steele (elbow) once he's fully healthy. That could push Assad into more of a long-relief role, which he excelled in back in 2023 when he posted a 3.05 ERA and 94 strikeouts across 109.1 innings. Of course, long relievers don't move the needle as much in fantasy, so Assad will have significantly less value if he's not starting regularly for the Cubs. Read Past Outlooks

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