Cubs release Dontrelle Willis and former first-round pick Hayden Simpson
Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Cubs have released
left-hander Dontrelle Willis and right-hander Hayden Simpson.
Willis came out of retirement to attempt a comeback this spring, but he had
to leave his first appearance on February 25 due to shoulder tightness and
didn’t pitch in another Cactus League game. This could be the end of the
road for him.
While we ask what could have been with Willis, Simpson never was able to
match the hype attached to being the No. 16 overall pick in 2010. It wasn’t
all his fault, as the Cubs overdrafted him because they weren’t willing to
spend on higher quality talent. While a lengthy bout with mononucleosis didn’
t do any favors for his development, Simpson posted an ugly 6.42 ERA over 30
starts and 26 relief appearances with Chicago’s minor league system.
Michael Brenly, the son of former Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly, was also given
his release today. The 26-year-old backstop owns a .251/.306/.334 batting
line over five seasons in the minors.
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