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Cubs Prospect Birdsell Faces Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

8/27/2025

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Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell, 25, will have season-ending elbow surgery; details are pending. He had a 3.38 ERA in four Triple-A starts this season.
The Cubs signed 18-year-old Cuban right-hander Lázaro Ronald Mena for $350,000.
Additional updates include player promotions and game results for the Iowa Cubs and South Bend Cubs.

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Story summary

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell, 25, will have season-ending elbow surgery; details are pending. He had a 3.38 ERA in four Triple-A starts this season.
The Cubs signed 18-year-old Cuban right-hander Lázaro Ronald Mena for $350,000.
Additional updates include player promotions and game results for the Iowa Cubs and South Bend Cubs.