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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 22: Manager Craig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs looks on against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field on May 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Chicago Cubs are in pure desperation mode in terms of finding starting pitchers. Chicago was hit with a ‘two-birds, one stone’ piece of news on Wednesday when both Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown were both sent to the Injured List with various ailments.

Chicago is currently taking on the New York Mets in a doubleheader on Wednesday, and will go for the series sweep on Wednesday night. Before the Mets series finale, the Cubs acquired a former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher off waivers.

Cubs Claim Bryse Wilson Off Waivers from Phillies

GettyDUNEDIN, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 21: Bryse Wilson #48 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on February 21, 2026 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Phillies designated Bryse Wilson for assignment a few days ago, and on Wednesday, reports surfaced that the Cubs are claiming the 9-year MLB pitcher, which is the first step in adding some pitching depth.

MLBTR.com’s Darragh McDonald was quick to the news, and wrote:

“Philadelphia designated him for assignment earlier this week. In a corresponding 40-man move, the Cubs have designated righty Christian Roa for assignment. Wilson is out of options and will also need an active roster spot when he reports to the team.”