Ian Stewart 3B FA Tue 6/11/13 1:48 PM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that there will be "consequences" following Ian Stewart's Twitter rant on Monday night.
Stewart wrote on his Twitter account that he will "probably never" be called up from Triple-A Iowa and suggested that he was better off being released. The Cubs naturally weren't too happy about that. "We spent the entire morning dealing with an issue that doesn't help us get better as an organization," said Hoyer. "That's not how we want to spend our time. What he did was really unprofessional and there are going to be consequences. Beyond that, I'm not going to comment." While Stewart isn't expected to be released, he is liking looking at a fine or suspension.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Tue 6/11/13 10:40 AM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Ian Stewart wrote on his Twitter account Monday that he will "probably never" be called up by the Cubs.
We probably didn't need Stewart's analysis to figure that out, as he's batting just .164/.279/.345 with four home runs and 43 strikeouts in 110 at-bats this season with Triple-A Iowa. Those numbers aren't exactly screaming promotion. The 28-year-old is making $2 million this season, but look for him to be non-tendered this winter.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Sat 6/8/13 8:50 PM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Ian Stewart had a monster day in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader at Triple-A Iowa, going 3-for-4 with three homers and eight RBI.
Stewart got the party started with a three-run blast to right-center in the second inning. He then launched a two-run homer to virtually the same spot in the fourth. After striking out in the sixth, he broke a 5-5 tie with a three-run bomb the opposite way in the eighth. While the huge day is a nice accomplishment, he was hitting just .146/.259/.250 with one homer and 10 RBI through 35 games heading into play on Saturday and isn't close to returning to the Cubs.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Wed 5/8/13 5:34 PM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Cubs sent INF Ian Stewart outright to Triple-A Iowa.
Stewart is now officially off the Cubs' 40-man roster. He is batting .091/.255/.114 in 55 plate appearances this year at the Triple-A level and seems doubtful to reach the major leagues at any point during the 2013 season.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Fri 5/3/13 3:04 PM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Cubs activated 3B Ian Stewart from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.
Stewart has just four hits in 44 at-bats during his rehab assignment, so he'll continue to try to figure things out in the minors. Luis Valbuena and Cody Ransom will continue to share time at the hot corner for the Cubs.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Fri 5/3/13 8:47 AM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
The Cubs are expected to activate Ian Stewart (quad) from the disabled list and option him to Triple-A Iowa.
Stewart's rehab window has run out, and while his quad is no longer an issue, his bat is. The third baseman has just four hits in 44 at-bats during his rehab assignment, so he'll continue to try to figure things out against minor league pitching. Luis Valbuena and Cody Ransom will continue to share time at the hot corner for the Cubs.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Tue 4/30/13 7:02 PM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Ian Stewart (quad) is batting just .100/.275/.125 on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa.
Stewart said following another hitless game Monday that he didn't think he was ready to be activated yet. He'll need to shape up in a hurry, as he only has a week of his rehab window remaining. Otherwise, he could be optioned. Even if he's activated soon, Stewart figures to be on the bench initially.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Sat 4/27/13 6:32 PM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Ian Stewart sat out Friday at Triple-A Iowa due to a sore elbow.
Stewart was hit by a pitch in Thursday's game and is considered day-to-day. The third baseman is batting just .111/.242/.148 with three RBI and 10 strikeouts in his first 27 at-bats at Iowa. It doesn't look like he's going to make his way back up to Chicago anytime soon.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Mon 4/15/13 6:06 PM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Ian Stewart (quad) was hitless in four at-bats Monday in his second rehab game with Triple-A Iowa.
Stewart is 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over his first two games. The 28-year-old was forced to begin the season on the DL with a strained left quad, but he should be ready to join the Cubs around the end of the month if he can avoid setbacks.
Ian Stewart 3B FA Sat 4/13/13 11:43 AM
Ian Stewart
3B FA
Ian Stewart (quad) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday at Triple-A Iowa.
Stewart was cleared after playing in extended spring training games for the last week. If he can avoid setbacks, he should rejoin the Cubs later this month.