2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Fails to make cut
The Cubs reassigned Hughes to minor-league camp Sunday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
After turning in an 8.15 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 17.2 innings in the majors with Arizona in 2024, Hughes had to settle for a minor-league deal with the Cubs over the winter. His contract included an invitation to MLB spring training, but the 29-year-old lefty faced long odds to win a spot in the Cubs' season-opening bullpen. Hughes is expected to begin the campaign in a relief role at Triple-A Iowa.
After turning in an 8.15 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 17.2 innings in the majors with Arizona in 2024, Hughes had to settle for a minor-league deal with the Cubs over the winter. His contract included an invitation to MLB spring training, but the 29-year-old lefty faced long odds to win a spot in the Cubs' season-opening bullpen. Hughes is expected to begin the campaign in a relief role at Triple-A Iowa.
Pitching Stats
Loading Pitching Stats...
2024
2023
2022
Minor League Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Pitching Game Log...
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-52%
BAA vs LHP
2025
No Stats
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .186 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .386 | 16 | 13 | 27 | 10 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .152 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | .442 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 8 |
| 2023vs Left | .231 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | .296 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-19%
ERA at Home
2025
No Stats
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 7.11 | 1.58 | 19.0 | 12.3 | 5.2 |
| Since 2023Away | 8.76 | 2.11 | 12.1 | 8.8 | 5.1 |
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Home | 8.74 | 2.03 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 6.4 |
| 2024Away | 7.11 | 1.74 | 6.1 | 9.9 | 2.8 |
| 2023Home | 4.70 | 0.91 | 7.2 | 14.1 | 3.5 |
| 2023Away | 10.50 | 2.50 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
Even Split
2025
-38%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .250 | 28 | 10 | 23 | 2 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .249 | 48 | 24 | 42 | 6 |
| 2025vs Left | .231 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025vs Right | .143 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024vs Left | .254 | 19 | 6 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024vs Right | .216 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 2 |
| 2023vs Left | .250 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | .438 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 3 |
Advanced Pitching Stats
Loading Advanced Pitching Stats...
Defensive Stats
Loading MLB Defensive Stats...
Stats Vs Today's Lineup
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Brandon Hughes See More
Todd Zola shares his thoughts from Thursday's games, which included a grand slam from James Outman.
Dan Marcus has one hitter atop his free-agent valuation list this week, and you can probably guess who it is.
Jan Levine kicks off the column for 2023 and examines all the NL positional battles.
Ryan Rufe shares his updated closer rankings, with Josh Hader taking the top spot following Edwin Diaz's knee injury.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hughes emerged as a pleasant surprise after Chicago traded closer David Robertson and his presumed replacement, Scott Effross, at the deadline last year. The southpaw made his big league debut last May and immediately made an impression with five strikeouts over 1.2 innings in his first outing. Hughes leveraged a 93-mph fastball with plenty of horizontal break and a filthy slider that produced a 49% whiff rate to strike out 68 over 57.2 innings for a solid 10.6 K/9. He racked up 57 appearances to become the first Cubs rookie to pitch in 50-plus games since 2014. However, his 11.1% barrel rate was poor (4th percentile), while his 8.8% walk rate and 38.3% hard hit percentage were also below average. Hughes still maintained solid ratios while leading the Cubs with eight saves after the trade deadline, but don't count on a leading bullpen role in 2023 just yet with Chicago looking to spend this winter.
More Fantasy News
Back with first organization
The Cubs signed Hughes to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Bound for free agency
The Diamondbacks non-tendered Hughes on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Selected from Reno
The Diamondbacks selected Hughes' contract from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Booted off 40-man roster
The Diamondbacks outrighted Hughes to Triple-A Reno on Aug. 2.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Sent back to Reno
The Diamondbacks optioned Hughes to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Revolving door at closer for CHC?
Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network believes the Cubs will feature a revolving door at closer this season.
ANALYSIS
Andracki identifies Hughes as the best bet to get the call if the Cubs have the lead in the ninth inning Opening Day but goes on to note that the 27-year-old is the only left-hander currently assured of a big-league bullpen spot. Brad Boxberger, Michael Fulmer, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay are among the right-handers who could ultimately factor into the saves mix this season for Chicago. It's likely to be a frustrating situation for fantasy managers.
Andracki identifies Hughes as the best bet to get the call if the Cubs have the lead in the ninth inning Opening Day but goes on to note that the 27-year-old is the only left-hander currently assured of a big-league bullpen spot. Brad Boxberger, Michael Fulmer, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay are among the right-handers who could ultimately factor into the saves mix this season for Chicago. It's likely to be a frustrating situation for fantasy managers.