The Cubs traded Quiroz to the Phillies on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

EDGE Analysis

He's been assigned to the minor-league side of Phillies camp. Quiroz, 31, spent most of his prime years in Mexico and has appeared in only 14 total games at the MLB level, all in 2022 with the Cubs.

Quiroz cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz made his MLB debut in September and appeared in 14 games for the Cubs at the end of the season. However, most of playing time came in Triple-A last season, where he posted just a .680 OPS over 148 plate appearances. Quiroz struggled to record many extra-base hits last season, which is something he will likely need to improve on if he wants a shot at returning to the majors anytime soon.

Quiroz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz started the last two games and went 0-for-6 with a stolen base, a walk and three strikeouts. Zach McKinstry will shift to the keystone while Patrick Wisdom starts at third base Wednesday.

Quiroz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz has a .681 OPS through his first 11 big-league games and will head to the bench Sunday for the third time in Chicago's past four contests. Zach McKinstry will move to the keystone while David Bote starts at third base.

Quiroz isn't starting Saturday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz is on the bench for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Nick Lodolo is starting for Cincinnati. Christopher Morel will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.

Quiroz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz went 8-for-19 (.421) over his last five games, but he will be held out Thursday with the Cubs starting nine right-handed hitters against Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Christopher Morel will man the keystone for the Cubs on Thursday afternoon.

Quiroz went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz initially appeared in line to fill a depth role for the Cubs when his contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Sept. 17, but he's suddenly settled in as not only Chicago's primary second baseman, but also as the club's No. 2 batter. He's started five of the Cubs' last six games out of the two hole, going 7-for-18 with a 3:3 BB:K over that stretch. The 30-year-old rookie has yet to produce a home run or steal in his first 26 big-league plate appearances and didn't offer much juice in either category during his time in the minors, but his high-contact approach and favorable spot in the lineup could make him a useful contributor in the batting average and runs categories over the final week and a half of the season. Quiroz's hot run at the plate looks to have put him ahead of the slumping Christopher Morel for an everyday role in the Chicago infield.

Quiroz's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz was dealt from the Rays to the Cubs in late March, and he's spent most of the year at Iowa. He's hitting just .212 over 40 games this year but has been especially productive recently, going 7-for-12 with two home runs, two doubles, five RBI and four runs over the last four games. He'll provide additional depth for the Cubs after Seiya Suzuki was placed on the paternity list.

Quiroz was traded from the Rays to the Cubs in exchange for Harold Ramirez on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Quiroz appeared in 68 games at Triple-A Durham last year and slashed .268/.401/.526 with 12 homers, 49 runs and 48 RBI. He'll likely begin the 2022 campaign at Triple-A Iowa.