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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 31: Nick Madrigal #1 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after being tagged out at home plate against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on May 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Monday evening, the Chicago Cubs will open up a series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.
They are coming off a series where they split two games (at home) with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Former Cubs Player Cut By Angels
GettyNick Madrigal #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Also on Monday, news came out that a former Cubs player had been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.
Via Angels PR: “Designated INF Nick Madrigal for assignment”
#Angels transactions: •Reinstated OF Jorge Soler from injured list •Designated INF Nick Madrigal for assignment •INF Trey Mancini was outrighted to Triple-A and elected free agency
Madrigal had been batting .273 with 12 hits, two RBIs, seven runs and one stolen base in 15 games.
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