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CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 02: A hat and glove of a Chicago Cubs player in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs will get the day off after finishing their series with the Milwaukee Brewers (on Wednesday).
They will open up a new series with the Houston Astros (on Friday afternoon) at Wrigley Field.
Former Chicago Cubs Prospect Retires
GettyChicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer speaks to the media during a press conference o introduce Alex Bregman (not pictured) at Wrigley Field on January 15, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Earlier this week, a former Cubs prospect retired from baseball.
According to MiLB.com, Chase Watkins called it a career on May 17.
Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote: “Watsonville’s Chase Watkins, 26, voluntarily retires 51 days after signing minor-league deal with Chicago White Sox”
Watsonville’s Chase Watkins, 26, voluntarily retires 51 days after signing minor-league deal with Chicago White Sox
Watkins was picked in the ninth round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Oregon State.
He showed promise early, going 3-2 with a 3.47 ERA in 25 Single-A games (in 2022).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar