On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs concluded their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs won by a score of 8-4 to sweep the three-game series.
Michael Busch led the team with two hits and four RBI’s (on Sunday).
Cubs Acquire 2-Year MLB Player
After Sunday’s game, news came out that the Cubs had claimed Luis Peralta off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network wrote: “#Cubs today claimed LHP Luis Peralta off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.”
Peralta did not play in a game for St. Louis.
He was designated for assignment soon after being claimed.
Peralta’s MLB Career
Peralta has appeared in 37 games across two seasons for the Colorado Rockies.
He is coming off a season where he went 1-3 with a 9.47 ERA in 22 games.
The 25-year-old has yet to pitch in an MLB game this season (but has appeared in six Triple-A games).
Social Media Reacts To Peralta Getting Claimed By Cubs
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Jason Kempf: “Younger brother of former Cubs nemesis Freddy Peralta joining the @IowaCubs. Big strikeout numbers in his MiLB career.”
@TBurwellSr: “Hey look another lefty. Can’t never have enough lefties lol!”
@latinoairdrops: “more lefties??? Did they go crazy? too many lefties”
@ryantadych: “Another lefty. Made sense given the open 40 man spot”
@PeterTyahla: “Cardinals losing pitcher to Cubs?”
Cubs After Sweeping D-Backs
The Cubs are having an excellent start to the 2026 season.
They are at the top of the National League Central with a 22-12 record in 34 games.
At home, the Cubs are 14-5 in 19 games at Wrigley Field.
Following a four-game series with the Reds, the Cubs will head on the road to visit the Texas Rangers on Friday.
The MLB wrote: “The Chicago @Cubs : -Complete the sweep -Have won five straight games -Have won 15 of their last 18 overall”
-Complete the sweep -Have won five straight games -Have won 15 of their last 18 overall
The Cubs are looking to return to the World Series for the first time since 2016.
They are coming off a year where they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
Chicago Cubs Acquire 2-Year MLB Player Before Reds Game