Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Fri 8/8/25 2:09 PM

Atlanta claimed Brujan off outright waivers Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan began the season with the Cubs before being DFA'd in late July. The Orioles claimed him off waivers Aug. 3, but he played in only one game with the club, notching a hit in his only at-bat. Brujan will now likely fill a utility role for an Atlanta roster that could use help at third base while Austin Riley (abdomen) is unavailable. Brujan's logged time at every position on the field except for pitcher, catcher and first base this season.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Sun 8/3/25 5:27 PM

The Orioles claimed Brujan off waivers from the Cubs on Sunday, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was designated for assignment Wednesday and will now go back on the 40-man roster for a new organization in the Orioles, who shipped off a number of players ahead of the trade deadline. Brujan appeared in 36 games with Chicago this season and maintained a .222/.234/.289 slash line in 47 plate appearances. He's likely to fill a utility role for Baltimore.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Wed 7/30/25 12:03 PM

The Cubs designated Brujan for assignment Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan never found his niche with the Cubs, slashing only .222/.234/.289 in 36 games while playing sparingly. His versatility could make him an interesting waiver pickup for other teams, but a career .192/.259/.271 batting line over parts of five seasons in the majors suggests that expectations should be low.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Sat 7/26/25 10:14 AM

Brujan went 3-for-4 in Friday's 12-5 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan set a new season high in hits, surpassing the two hits he compiled against this same White Sox club back on May 18. The 27-year-old, who started at third base Friday, isn't seeing a ton of playing time, and his role might be reduced further if the Cubs acquire a reinforcement for the hot corner before the trade deadline.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Sun 6/22/25 12:14 PM

Brujan will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan isn't seeing regular playing time off the bench for the Cubs, though he'll get his second straight start Sunday. After replacing a resting Matt Shaw at third base in Saturday's 10-7 win and going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, Brujan will get a start out of the middle infield Sunday while Dansby Swanson receives a breather. Brujan isn't providing much offense with a .179 batting average and .457 OPS across 29 plate appearances this season.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Mon 5/19/25 4:57 PM

Brujan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan went 3-for-7 with two RBI and a run while starting at third base in both of the Cubs' last two games, but both he and Jon Berti will be in store for more limited playing time at the hot corner moving forward after Chicago recalled Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Since returning from the injured list April 15, Brujan has logged just 17 total plate appearances in 16 games.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Tue 4/15/25 6:47 PM

The Cubs reinstated Brujan (elbow) from the injured list Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan has been on the injured list all season due to a sprained right elbow. He began a rehab assignment Thursday, going 4-for-13 with a stolen base in three games at Triple-A Iowa. Now fully healthy, the 27-year-old will replace Matt Shaw on the active roster and give the Cubs additional depth at nearly every position.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Wed 4/9/25 11:38 AM

Brujan (elbow) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan had a setback with his right elbow sprain last week, but he apparently bounced back quickly. It's not clear how many rehab games Brujan will need before being activated from the 10-day injured list. Once he's ready, he will fill a utility role for the Cubs.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Fri 4/4/25 12:05 PM

Brujan's recovery from a right elbow strain has stalled, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Throwing in particular remains an issue for Brujan. It's not clear whether he will be shut down for a bit or just limited in his activities, but either way the utility player is not close to coming off the 10-day injured list.

Vidal Bruján
2B/SS/3B/CF ATL
Thu 3/27/25 9:43 AM

The Cubs placed Brujan on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a right elbow sprain.
EDGE Analysis
Brujan sustained the injury over the weekend, when he attempted to make a defensive play. He'll be eligible to come off the IL on Wednesday, though it's unclear if he'll be ready to play by then. Once activated, Brujan is projected to fill a utility role for the Cubs.