Demotion upset Cubs relief pitcher Randy Rosario, Joe Maddon confirms

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Left-hander Randy Rosario learned the hard way that Major League Baseball is a business, as he was optioned to Triple-A Iowa despite posting a 1.97 ERA in 26 appearances. “I know he was upset,” manager Joe Maddon said. “It kind of took him by surprise, a little off guard. He did a great job.” But the Cubs had to make room for new reliever Brandon Kintzler, and Rosario is the only reliever on the 25-man roster with minor-league options. Among the other lefties in the Cubs bullpen, Brian Duensing, who has a 7.18 ERA in 41 appearances, is signed through 2019. Justin Wilson has a 3.24 ERA in 47 appearances but allowed a home run to Gregory Polanco in the eighth inning of a 5-4 loss on Tuesday. Maddon

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