Chicago Cubs Rumors: After trades, Cubs DFA RHP Dylan Floro

Upon their trade with the Detroit Tigers for Alex Avila and Justin Wilson, the Chicago Cubs needed to make roster room; DFA pitcher Dylan Floro.
The Chicago Cubs designated pitcher Dylan Floro for assignment Monday. Roster moves were expected as a result of the trades for catcher Alex Avila and relief pitcher Justin Wilson from the Detroit Tigers.
Dylan Floro DFA to open spot on #Cubs 40-man roster. Expect 25-man roster moves to happen on Tuesday
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 31, 2017
Originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2012, Floro was DFA by the Rays in January and subsequently claimed by the Cubs just a few days later. He made his Cubs debut in May against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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In three relief appearances for Chicago, Floro logged 9 2/3 innings pitched, allowed seven earned runs, and recorded an ERA of 6.52.
For the majority of the season, Floro pitched at Triple-A Iowa. There, he made two starts and 25 relief appearances. Floro was 3-2 with a 3.88 ERA.
Limited opportunities
The Cubs recalled Floro numerous times throughout the season, but he only had limited opportunities to show what he had. The results were a mix of good and bad.
In his debut against the Rockies on May 9, Floro threw 4 1/3 innings of 1-run ball. In his next outing against the Milwaukee Brewers, May 21, he allowed five runs over 2.0 IP. Floro made his last appearance for the Cubs on July 9 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In that outing, he allowed one run over 3 1/3 IP.
As additional roster moves are expected by the Cubs before their game Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Victor Caratini is one candidate expected to be sent to Triple-A.
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Caratini will likely be back with the Chicago Cubs when rosters expand in September.