On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs played the second game of their series against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs tied up the series by winning 6-2.
2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By Seattle
GettyMiles Mastrobuoni #21 of the Seattle Mariners gestures after hitting a RBI sacrifice bunt, and makes it to second base on a throwing error during the tenth inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on August 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
Also on Saturday, news came out that a former Cubs player had been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners.
Mariners PR wrote: “Miles Mastrobuoni, INF/OF, designated for assignment.”
🔹 Julio Rodríguez, OF, reinstated from the 7-day Injured List (concussion). 🔹 Miles Mastrobuoni, INF/OF, designated for assignment.
The @Mariners 40-man roster is now at 39 players.
Mastrobuoni had been batting .192 with five hits, one RBI and three runs in 13 games.
It will be interesting to see if another team claims him.
There is also the chance that Mastrobuoni returns to the Mariners (in Triple-A).
Looking At Mastrobuoni
GettyMiles Mastrobuoni #20 of the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 07, 2023 in Anaheim, California.
Mastrobuoni was picked in the 14th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He spent his first season with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Following the Rays, Mastrobuoni played part of two years for the Chicago Cubs.
GettyMiles Mastrobuoni #20 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after striking out against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
Mastrobuoni has been with the Mariners for the last two seasons.
Over 207 career games, the 30-year-old is batting .228 with 97 hits, two home runs, 22 RBIs, 57 runs and 22 stolen bases.
Looking At The Cubs
GettyMichael Busch #29 of the Chicago Cubs reacts to hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Cubs are currently the second-place team in the National League Central with a 55-43 record in 98 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 28-20 in 48 games at home).
Following one more game with the Twins, the Cubs will remain at home to host the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
Looking At The Mariners
GettyJulio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners prepares for the pitch during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at T-Mobile Park on July 18, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
The Mariners are the second-place team in the American League West with a 48-50 record in 98 games.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games.
Currently, the Mariners are in the middle of a series with the San Francisco Giants (at home).
2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By Current MLB Team