CHICAGO (AP) - The Cubs have released right-hander Chad Gaudin
The reliever was acquired from Oakland in the trade that brought Rich Harden to Chicago in July.The Cubs also optioned right-hander Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
Gaudin went 9-5 with a 4.40 ERA in 50 outings with the Athletics and Cubs. He was 4-2 with a 6.26 ERA in 24 relief appearances for Chicago.
The 26-year-old has also pitched for Tampa Bay and Toronto. He has a 28-25 career record with a 4.45 ERA.
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