to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to begin the 2022 season. On May 9, 2022, Menez was selected to the 40-man and active rosters. After pitching a scoreless inning in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, he was optioned back to Triple-A Iowa. On June 4, Menez was designated for assignment by Chicago after Caleb Kilian had his contract selected. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa on June 6. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters On June 24, 2022, Menez announced on his Instagram that he would be signing with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the NPB. Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo said regarding Menez's acquisition that he may come to the NPB "in a week". Personal life Menez's grandfather is Bill Plummer, a former major league catcher, coach, and manager. See also Rule 5 draft results References External links 1995 births Living people People from Hollister, California Baseball players from California Major League Baseball pitchers San Francisco Giants players Chicago Cubs players The Master's Mustangs baseball players Arizona League Giants players Salem-Keizer Volcanoes players San Jose Giants players Richmond Flying Squirrels players Sacramento River Cats players Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters players