Wicks allowed three hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three shutout innings to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Wicks' long-relief performance ensured the Cubs' bullpen would be well-rested heading into the wild-card round. Wicks has kept runs off the board in three of his last four outings dating back to Aug. 26, though his struggles in limited action earlier in the year led to him finishing the regular season with a 6.28 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB over 14.1 innings across eight relief appearances. It's unclear if he'll earn a spot on the Cubs' wild-card roster.

The Cubs recalled Wicks from the Arizona Complex League on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Wicks will step onto the active roster in place of Cade Horton (rib), who was placed on the injured list. Wicks has a 7.94 ERA in 11.1 innings of relief with Chicago, and he posted a 3.67 ERA in 76 innings for Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs optioned Wicks to the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

After posting a 7.94 ERA and 1.94 WHIP across 11.1 innings with the big club this season, Wicks will head down to the Cubs' facility in Arizona to stay sharp now that the minor-league season is over. His departure clears room on the active roster for Daniel Palencia's (shoulder) return from the injured list.

Wicks was recalled from Triple-A Iowa prior to Saturday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Wicks will return as left-handed bullpen depth after compiling a 3.55 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 71 innings operating as a starter who typically pitches fewer than five innings. He ha an 8.71 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 10.1 innings in the majors this year.

The Cubs optioned Wicks to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander was called up by Chicago last weekend and made two appearances, giving up one run across two innings. Wicks could rejoin the big club for the closing stretch of the regular season but will return to Triple-A for now.

Wicks tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Wicks was making his first MLB appearance since July 11 when he allowed six runs on 10 hits over three innings. The lefty was briefly called up from Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 19 to serve as the 27th man for a doubleheader, but he didn't see any game action. Wicks has struggled in the majors the last two seasons, and he'll likely see low-leverage work for however long he sticks with the Cubs this time around.

The Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wicks served as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader before being returned to Iowa. Just a couple of days later, he'll join the 26-man roster in place of Javier Assad. Wicks should serve out of the bullpen, a role in which he's struggled during 2025, compiling a 9.72 ERA across 8.1 innings with Chicago.

Wicks was returned to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wicks was the 27th man for the Cubs' doubleheader Tuesday, though he didn't appear in either contest. He's been effective as a starter with Iowa this season, but he has a bloated 9.72 and 2.40 wHIP across 8.1 innings in the majors.

The Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa to serve as the 27th man for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander will come up to provide some bullpen help for Tuesday's nightcap. Wicks has made just four appearances in the big leagues this year and has given up nine earned runs over 8.1 innings, though he has a 3.62 ERA in 17 outings (14 starts) for Iowa.

The Cubs optioned Wicks to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After getting blown up for six runs on 10 hits and a walk over three innings during Friday's game, Wicks will head back to the minors in order to get back on track. Brooks Kriske will come up from Iowa to replace Wicks in Chicago's bullpen.