Cubs cut Arrieta

Jake Arrieta won a Cy Young Award and helped the Cubs capture a drought-busting World Series title in his first stint with the club. His second go-round was nowhere near as successful. It ended with his release.

Arrieta was informed of the decision a day earlier, after getting tagged for eight runs in a 10-0 loss to Milwaukee, Cubs president Jed Hoyer said. The 35-year-old righthander was 5-11 with a 6.88 ERA in 20 starts.

“Nothing that happened on the mound last night or the other nights in any way diminishes his role in club history,” Hoyer said.