(5/26/2010) The Cubs outrighted pitcher David Patton to the minor leagues. He had been designated for assignment.
Patton designated for assignment
(5/21/2010) The Cubs designated RP David Patton for assignment Friday in order to create room on the 40-man roster for recently-signed RP Bob Howry. Patton was 2-1 with a 5.23 ERA in seven relief appearances for Class A Daytona.
(2/11/2010) Cubs RP David Patton will be in camp again this spring, but manager Lou Piniella says it's likely Patton will start the season at Double-A Tennessee, according to The Sports Xchange. Patton was a Rule 5 pick last year, meaning the Cubs had to carry him on the big-league roster all year, even if he wasn't ready. Patton managed to get into 20 games, putting up a 3-1 record with a 6.83 ERA.
Cubs' Patton comes off 15-day DL
(9/2/2009) The Cubs activated reliever David Patton (groin) from the 15-day DL on Wednesday.
Patton on Double-A rehab stint
(7/27/2009) From The Sports Xchange: RHP David Patton (right groin strain), who went on the 15-day DL on July 6, began a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on July 22.
Cubs place Patton on 15-day DL
(7/6/2009) The Cubs made a flurry of roster moves Monday night. They activated third baseman Aramis Ramirez (shoulder), relief pitcher Angel Guzman (triceps) and outfielder Reed Johnson (back) from the 15-day DL. To make room on the roster, they sent outfielder Sam Fuld and relief pitcher Kevin Hart to the minors. Also, they placed reliever David Patton (right groin strain) on the 15-day DL.
Patton intriguing his new brass
(3/24/2009) From the The Sports Xchange: The Cubs say they are "intrigued" by right-hander David Patton, a Rule 5 draft pick. The Reds took Patton in the Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings and traded him to Chicago. Through March 20, Patton had worked in seven Cactus League games, giving up seven hits in 7 2/3 innings. More important, at least in the eyes of manager Lou Piniella, he hadn't walked a batter and had struck out nine. "I'm going to tell you this: He's in the picture here," Piniella said. Patton, 24, is a fastball-curveball pitcher who has impressed the field staff with his aggressiveness on the mound and his willingness to go right after hitters.
Patton picked, dealt to Cubs
(12/12/2008) The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher David Patton from the Cincinnati Reds for cash. Earlier in the day, Patton was selected by Cincinnati in the Rule-5 Draft from the Rockies Triple-A Colorado Springs roster.
