Maples was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maples was in consideration for an Opening Day roster spot due to the Cubs' injury issues, but will instead begin the season at Triple-A. The 26-year-old has brief major-league stints over the last two seasons (10.2 total innings), but has a 10.97 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB. Maples has featured an impressive 17.5 K/9 at Triple-A, but the 9.1 BB/9 remains a significant limitation for his major-league potential.

Maples is an option to begin the season in the Cubs' bullpen with several other relievers dealing with injuries, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brandon Morrow (elbow), Tony Barnette (shoulder) and Xavier Cedeno (wrist) have all been ruled out for the start of the season, and Pedro Strop (hamstring) has also been slowed down a bit in camp. The injuries could open up a spot for Maples in the bullpen, though of course he could be shipped down to Triple-A when some of the aforementioned relievers get healthy. Maples had 42.4 percent strikeout rate at Triple-A last season, but his 22 percent walk rate will need to improve if he wants to find consistent success.

Maples was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Maples will add some depth to the Cubs' bullpen after spending the past week in the minors. Across three appearances with the team this year, he's given up five earned runs in 3.1 innings of relief. Look for him in low-leverage spots.

Maples was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Maples was up with the Cubs for just a single day and did not make an appearance. He could be back up in the majors when rosters expand in September. The 26-year-old has allowed 11 runs in 8.2 career innings, striking out an excellent 38.6 percent of batters while walking an untenable 20.5 percent.

Maples was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maples will take the roster spot of Tyler Chatwood (hip), who was sent to the disabled list in a corresponding roster move. The 26-year-old owns a solid 2.41 ERA and 71:37 K:BB across 37.1 innings with Triple-A Iowa this season, though he's struggled during his limited time with the big club, allowing five runs through 3.1 innings. Seeing as the Cubs will need to free up a roster spot for Friday's starter, Alec Mills, Maples' stay in the majors could be a brief one.

Maples was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs needed to send down a reliever after they added a 26th man to the roster for Saturday's doubleheader, and Maples ended up being the choice over Luke Farrell, who is a candidate to make a spot start Monday against the Diamondbacks. Maples retired both of the batters he faced via strikeout in the first game of the twin bill, which marked his third appearance of the season with the Cubs.

Maples was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maples will be available out of the bullpen for Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. Across two appearances with the Cubs this year, he's given up five earned runs over 2.2 innings, so don't expect to see him utilized in any sort of high-leverage situation.

Maples was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Bruce Miles of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maples was recalled prior to Sunday's game against the Twins and was promptly roughed up for five runs while recording only two outs. The 26-year-old returns to Iowa with Carl Edwards rejoining the Cubs' bullpen off the disabled list.

Maples was recalled from Triple-A Iowa prior to Sunday's matchup against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Maples will be the corresponding move following the placement of left-hander Brian Duensing (shoulder fatigue) on the disabled list. With five Chicago relievers now on the DL, the team will turn to the 26-year-old right-hander, who owns a 3.20 ERA at the Triple-A level. He's converted 5-of-7 save opportunities for Iowa, but has struggled a bit allowing baserunners with a 1.54 WHIP.

Maples was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maples only spent a couple days in the big leagues but was able to provide a quality appearance out of the bullpen against the Dodgers on Wednesday during his first time on the mound for the Cubs this season. In a corresponding move, Tyler Chatwood was activated from the paternity list. Look for Maples to rejoin the big-league team when bullpen replenishments are needed.