Chicago Cubs claim lefty Rob Zastryzny off waivers from Milwaukee

By The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have claimed left-hander Rob Zastryzny off waivers from the Brewers. The 32-year-old Zastryzny posted a 1.17 ERA in nine appearances and three starts for Milwaukee last season while splitting time between the Brewers and Triple-A Nashville. A second-round pick by the Cubs in the 2013 amateur draft, he had a 4.41 ERA in 18 appearances for the club from 2016 to 2018. He is 4-0 with a 4.30 ERA over 54 games and five starts for Chicago, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee. The Cubs also designated reliever Jimmy Herget for assignment.