"Chris Flexen was released by the Cubs after declining an outright assignment. He will receive the remaining portion of his $1.5 million salary due to his service time."
"Flexen had a strong start with a 0.65 ERA over 28 innings but faced significant regression beginning in July, culminating in poor performances."
"Despite a strong start, Flexen's performance waned with increased earned runs allowed, resulting in a release from the Cubs organization."
"Flexen's short tenure concluded with a 3.06 ERA over 43 2/3 innings, but various estimators indicated his true performance was closer to a 4.95 ERA."
Chris Flexen has been released by the Cubs following his decision to decline an outright assignment after being designated for assignment. He had an impressive start to the season, posting a 0.65 ERA over 28 innings initially, but regressed significantly beginning in July, allowing multiple runs in his last four outings. Flexen finished his time with the Cubs with a 3.06 ERA over 43 2/3 innings. Analysts suggest his true performance was closer to a 4.95 ERA, reflecting his past season's performance, while his ability to pitch multiple innings could attract interest from other teams.
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