The former first-round pick has almost exclusively pitched as a starter as a pro, but the Cubs will use him in relief for now.

Wicks (0-1) allowed two unearned runs on three hits across two innings of work to take the loss Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He struck out two.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and optioned Luke Little to the minor league club on the heels of a shaky relief outing. The Cubs ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and optioned Luke Little to the minor league club on the heels of a shaky relief outing. The Cubs announced ...

The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks. In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Luke Little has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Wicks, 25, has posted one save with a ...

Without fanfare or any official announcement, the Cubs optioned lefthander Jordan Wicks to Triple-A Iowa Monday, per the team ...

Perhaps a little extra length in the bullpen via Hollowell is what the Cubs need. Although Wicks is being sent back down, the organization certainly isn't giving up on their former first-round pick.

The Diamondbacks look to avoid a sweep at Wrigley Field in their series finale on Sunday. Eugenio Suarez is getting his first ...