8:20 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) (1-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 12-2 rout of the Rockies, allowing four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out five.

1:04 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Assad will begin the season in the rotation, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

11:41 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) is likely to secure an Opening Day bullpen role in Chicago with Jordan Wicks serving as the No. 5 starter, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

7:51 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) tossed two scoreless innings in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Angels. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

11:07 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) is likely competing with Hayden Wesneski, Drew Smyly and Jordan Wicks for the fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation to begin the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

7:10 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (5-3) earned the win in Saturday's 6-3 victory over Colorado, allowing two hits and a hit batsman over four scoreless innings. He struck out six without issuing any walks.

12:46 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) manager David Ross said Saturday that Assad will pitch out of the bullpen going forward, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

10:24 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) (4-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 14-1 rout of the Pirates, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out eight.

7:17 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing seven hits and one walk over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out seven.

4:33 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (3-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing a run on three hits and two walks over seven innings against the Pirates. He struck out seven.

3:26 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over six innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Wednesday.

5:39 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) is likely to start for the Cubs on Wednesday versus the White Sox, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

9:51 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) (2-2) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over seven innings in a 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out two.

2:14 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) is scheduled to start Friday's game in Toronto, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

9:32 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) allowed two runs on five hits across 3.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Saturday's game against Atlanta. He walked two and had three strikeouts.

4:51 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) will start Saturday against Atlanta, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:13 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) tossed three scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out five.

4:07 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

4:58 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

6:30 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

11:43 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

4:17 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and will start against the Dodgers on Thursday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

5:01 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

1:32 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) David Ross confirmed Monday that Assad will be included on the Cubs' Opening Day roster but will fill a bullpen role, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

12:15 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) Hayden Wesneski winning the fifth rotation spot, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, Assad will likely have to settle for a long-relief role in Chicago.

1:36 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) manager David Ross told reporters that Assad is lined up to pitch Thursday for Chicago, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

1:57 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) 9.2 innings this spring split between the Cactus League and the World Baseball Classic, Assad has tossed 9.2 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts.

5:47 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) will compete for a rotation spot this spring, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

8:35 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over four innings against the Pirates on Friday. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

11:08 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (1-1) allowed just one run on five hits across six innings to earn the win Monday against the Mets. He walked three and struck out six.

11:08 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (1-1) allowed just one run on five hits across six innings to earn the win Monday against the Mets. He walked three and struck out six.

11:24 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (0-1) allowed four runs on five hits across 5.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Reds. He walked one and struck out six.

11:24 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (0-1) allowed four runs on five hits across 5.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Reds. He walked one and struck out six.

11:13 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) pitched five scoreless innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's extra-innings loss to the Blue Jays. He allowed four hits and two walks, while striking out one.