Workman, 32, signed a $1 million contract with incentives, looking to bounce back from an awful five-week stretch following an August trade to the Philadelphia Phillies. He couldn’t maintain a close game on back-to-back nights this week. In 10 appearances, Workman allowed nine runs (six earned), seven walks and struck out 11 in eight innings.
Chicago Cubs designate Brandon Workman for assignment while Javier Báez returns to the lineup
