The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
He was technically up as the 27th man for what was supposed to be a doubleheader Monday versus the Brewers, though the second game got rained out. Hollowell was roughed up for four runs over two innings in the first game Monday and is now headed back to Iowa.
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Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Struggles with command Monday
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Hollowell allowed four runs on three hits and four walks across two innings of relief in a 7-0 loss to the Brewers in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. He struck out two.
Hollowell simply couldn't find the strike zone consistently, as he threw just 21 of his 45 pitches for strikes. The righty also uncorked a wild pitch in the rough outing as the Cubs let him take one on the chin to save bullpen arms for the second game Monday. Hollowell was called up to the majors earlier in the day to serve as the team's 27th man, and after the poor performance, he'll likely return to Triple-A Iowa in the near future.
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Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Up as 27th man for doubleheader
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The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Hollowell will serve as the Cubs' 27th man during Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers. The right-handed reliever has pitched well during his opportunities in the majors this season, yielding just one run with an 8:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings.
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Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Demoted to Triple-A
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The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
The right-hander was called up by Chicago on Tuesday and will head back to Triple-A to clear roster space for the club's trade deadline additions. Hollowell fired a scoreless inning Tuesday and has given up just one earned run across 7.1 frames in the majors this season.
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Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Back in big-league bullpen
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The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
Hollowell has a 5.24 ERA with a 34:12 K:BB in 22.1 innings across 20 games for Triple-A Iowa in 2025. Since being optioned back down May 12, he has a 6.23 ERA across 13 innings. With the 27-year-old returning to the active roster, Chris Flexen was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Moved to Triple-A
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The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.
He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen to left-hander Caleb Thielbar (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list. Hollowell has fared well over his five appearances for the Cubs between his two separate stints in the big leagues this season, giving up just one earned run and striking out five batters across 6.1 innings.
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Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Sent back down
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The Cubs optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
He was just called up Monday but will be sent back down to make room for waiver claim Enoli Paredes, who has officially joined the active roster. Hollowell had a 1.1-inning scoreless relief appearance during his lone day with the big club.
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Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Joins big-league bullpen
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The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Hollowell was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks in August and will now get his first stint in the majors with the Cubs. The 26-year-old holds a 4.94 ERA and 45:21 K:BB across 31 innings this season at the Triple-A level.
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Diamondbacks' Gavin Hollowell: Up in big leagues
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The Diamondbacks recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
The right-hander was optioned to Reno after being claimed off waivers from the Rockies in mid-June, and he'll now receive his first look with the Diamondbacks. Hollowell made 26 appearances in the big leagues last year for Colorado and had a 5.88 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB over 33.2 innings.
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Rockies' Gavin Hollowell: Shut down at Triple-A
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Triple-A Albuquerque placed Hollowell on its 7-day injured list April 13 with an unspecified injury.
Hollowell made four relief appearances for Albuquerque and gave up seven earned runs over 2.1 innings before being shut down with the injury. The 26-year-old reliever retains a spot on the Rockies' 40-man roster, but he'll stay on the minor-league IL for now.
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Rockies' Gavin Hollowell: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rockies optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Hollowell made 26 relief appearances for the Rockies last season and had a 5.88 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB across 33.2 innings. The 26-year-old struggled during spring training with seven runs allowed, including three homers, across 4.2 innings.
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Rockies' Gavin Hollowell: Recalled from Triple-A
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Colorado recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Hollowell will return to the Rockies' bullpen as a replacement for Nick Mears, who is headed to the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. Hollowell, 25, has allowed eight runs -- seven earned -- in nine career major-league innings dating back to his debut last September.
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Rockies' Gavin Hollowell: Optioned back to Triple-A
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Colorado optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Hollowell made his first major-league appearance of the season Saturday in Atlanta and allowed one earned run on a hit and two walks over two innings of relief. Noah Davis is up from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move to start for the Rockies on Tuesday night in Cincinnati.
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Rockies' Gavin Hollowell: Returns from minor-league IL
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Hollowell (forearm) has struck out four while allowing one hit and two walks over two scoreless innings in his two appearances since being activated from Triple-A Albuquerque's 7-day injured list May 16.
Hollowell missed the first month and a half of the season while recovering from right forearm tightness. The 25-year-old retains a spot on the Rockies' 40-man roster and has prior experience in the big leagues, so he could emerge as a candidate for a promotion to the Colorado bullpen if he can continue to string together quality appearances with Albuquerque.
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Rockies' Gavin Hollowell: Contract selected by Colorado
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Hollowell had his contract selected by the Rockies on Sunday.
Hollowell has been with Double-A Hartford all season and will now receive his first taste of the big leagues. The 24-year-old has appeared in 42 games for the Yard Goats this year and has a 3.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 64:14 K:BB across 48.2 innings.
