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

EDGE Analysis

Maples had a brief stint with the Cubs last season -- six runs allowed over 5.1 innings -- and is headed to the majors for the first time in 2018. The 26-year-old has a 3.20 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 42 strikeouts across 25.1 innings at Iowa this season, and should serve as a low-leverage reliever for Chicago.

After a slow start to the season, Maples has tossed eight straight scoreless innings out of the bullpen for Triple-A Iowa with 16 strikeouts to lower his season ERA to 3.74.

EDGE Analysis

Maples had a 5.93 ERA on May 21 before the scoreless streak started. The 26-year-old righty posted a 1.96 ERA and 28 strikeouts over 18.1 innings at Triple-A last season before getting a short stint at the MLB level. If he keeps pitching like this, Maples could get another shot with the Cubs sometime this summer.

Maples was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maples was an effective reliever in the minors last year (9 ER allowed in 32 MiLB innings pitched), but his showing this spring has left much to be desired. He allowed nine runs and walked six hitters in 5.2 frames in big-league camp, ultimately sealing his fate of beginning the year in the minors. Another strong campaign with the I-Cubs could warrant a callup later in the season, however.

Maples pitched a scoreless inning in Wednesday's loss to the Rays, allowing one hit and striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

Maples had allowed six earned runs in his first 2.1 innings of work, but he flashed his potential in this one. The 25-year-old posted a 2.27 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 63.1 innings across three minor-league levels this year, so the strikeout stuff appears to be there. Maples could push for a bigger role with the Cubs in 2018.

Maples was promoted to the big leagues Friday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maples has spent the last couple months in Triple-A Iowa, posting a 1.96 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over the course of 18.1 innings. The 25-year-old figures to serve as depth out of the bullpen for Chicago moving forward, and has been one of the top minor-league arms for the organization this season.