Overview
- Multiple outlets reported that the Cubs claimed 27-year-old right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles as a low-cost depth move.
- Núñez was designated for assignment by Baltimore after being acquired from Oakland and did not appear in a major-league game for the Orioles this season.
- Recent performance has raised concerns: he has a 7.13 ERA in the minors this year and posted a 7.11 ERA across 10 MLB appearances in 2025.
- The report is attributed to Jesse Rogers of ESPN and has been carried by other outlets, so the claim awaits formal confirmation in official transaction logs or a team announcement.
- If added to the roster, Núñez would be a short-term gamble to help a Cubs staff short on healthy arms and could be optioned to the minors or used in low-leverage relief while the club evaluates his mechanics and control.