Chris Volstad had his good stuff again for the Cubs Tuesday, tossing three scoreless innings on two hits in a win over the Giants.

He's now twirled six scoreless frames to kick off his spring to perhaps put himself in the driver's seat for the final spot in the Cubs rotation. He could potentially churn out some value in NL-only formats this season, but history suggests that we shouldn't count on much.

The Cubs and RHP Chris Volstad avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.655 million contract.

Volstad, who was recently acquired from the Marlins for Carlos Zambrano, was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason. The 25-year-old right-hander had an underwhelming 4.89 ERA over 29 starts last season, but advanced metrics like FIP and xFIP say that he pitched much better than the results indicate. He should have a spot in the back-end of the Cubs' starting rotation this season.

Cubs acquired RHP Chris Volstad from the Marlins for RHP Carlos Zambrano and cash considerations.

The Cubs had to cover most of Zambrano's salary, but they did get something of value in return. While Volstad has a 4.73 ERA over the past two seasons, a number of advanced metrics suggest that he has pitched better than his results indicate. The 25-year-old right-hander is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter and is under team control through 2014. He figures to join a rotation which will include some combination of Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster, Randy Wells, Travis Wood and Andrew Cashner.

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, Chris Volstad is going to the Cubs as part of the Carlos Zambrano trade.

It's not yet known if there are other players involved, or how much of Zambrano's contract will the Cubs will have to eat. Volstad, 25, was the 16th overall pick in the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft. He posted a 4.89 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 117/49 K/BB ratio in 165 2/3 innings last season for the Marlins.

Chris Volstad is a non-tender candidate this offseason.

Volstad wasn't invited when the Marlins unveiled their new uniforms last Friday, which is an indication that the front office could be leaning toward cutting him loose or trading him before the December 12 deadline. "I don't really know that I could get mad at them," said Volstad. "I mean, it would have been cool to be a part of it but I don't know really what their plans are. "Maybe my plans are with them or not, but maybe they're not 100 percent sure yet." Volstad, 25, went 5-13 with a 4.89 ERA and 117/49 K/BB ratio over 165 2/3 innings this season. He could make between $2-3 million in his first year of arbitration.

Chris Volstad allowed two runs and three hits over six innings in his start against the Nationals on Wednesday.

Volstad took the loss to finish 5-13 with a 4.89 ERA, but with five straight solid starts to end the year, he pretty much guaranteed that he'll open next year in Florida's rotation. There isn't much upside here, but we still gotta think he's going to establish himself as an adequate fourth starter in time.

Chris Volstad allowed two runs on seven hits in five innings on Monday, taking a no-decision in Florida's 5-4, 12-inning win over the Braves.

He struck out four and walked one. Volstad has now allowed three or fewer runs in four consecutive starts, dropping his ERA from 5.66 to 5.31. He'll get the Nationals in Washington this weekend.

Chris Volstad allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings on Wednesday, falling to 5-12 in Florida's 3-2 loss at Citi Field.

Volstad struck out four and walked two in his second consecutive quality start. Now the owner of a 5.74 ERA in 31 1/3 innings since the All-Star break, Volstad will get the Mets again on Monday, this time at home.

Chris Volstad allowed three runs on five hits in six innings of work on Wednesday, falling to 5-11 as the Marlins dropped the second game of a doubleheader to the Reds.

Volstad struck out five and walked two in his first quality start in five outings since the All-Star break. He'll take a 5.61 ERA and 1.49 WHIP into his Monday start against the Mets in New York.

Chris Volstad fanned seven Friday but still took his 10th loss after giving up four runs in five innings against the Padres.

Volstad has been none too impressive in two starts against poor offensive teams since returning to the majors. The Marlins may put him in the bullpen next month if this keeps up.

Chris Volstad will start Saturday against the Giants.

Javier Vazquez was originally scheduled to make the start, but he left the team this week to attend to a family emergency in his native Puerto Rico. Volstad returned from the minors this week after posting a 4.42 ERA and 14/9 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings with Triple-A New Orleans. Those in fantasy leagues can do better.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Volstad from Triple-A New Orleans.

Volstad hasn't done much better at New Orleans than he did for the Marlins, posting a 4.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 14/9 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings, but evidently the Fish are ready to give him another shot in the rotation after Brad Hand was roughed up his last time out. He'll return to a 5.58 ERA in 20 starts for Florida.

Marlins optioned RHP Chris Volstad to Triple-A New Orleans.

Volstad, 24, allowed eight hits and four runs in a five-inning start Friday against the Mets and has watched his ERA balloon to 5.58. He'll try to pull it together against a lower level of competition before potentially returning to the Marlins in August or September.

Chris Volstad allowed four runs (three earned) in a no-decision against the Mets on Friday night.

Three of the four runs scored in the first inning. He allowed eight hits and three walks while fanning four. Volstad had some nice momentum going in June, but he has pitched five innings or less in three out of his last four starts. He'll get the Nationals next week.

The Marlins could be losing patience with starting pitcher Chris Volstad.

Volstad got knocked out early in Florida's win over the Cubs on Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits in just three innings of work. The outing was Volstad's shortest of the season. "I saw a young guy who's been - how long in the big leagues, three years? It's time for him to step up and get tough," Marlins manager Jack McKeon said. Volstad has posted a 9.69 ERA through his first 13 innings of work this month. He'll get the Mets at home this weekend. If he doesn't show progress, his rotation spot could be in jeopardy.

Chris Volstad got knocked out early in Florida's win over the Cubs on Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits in just three innings of work.

The outing was Volstad's shortest of the season. After reeling off five quality starts in six June outings, Volstad has now posted a 9.69 ERA through his first 13 innings of work this month. He'll get the Mets at home next weekend.

Chris Volstad allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings of work on Sunday, improving to 5-8 in Florida's 5-4 win over the Astros.

He struck out six while walking only one. Don't look now, but Volstad has won three of his past four starts, and turned in quality outings in six of his past eight starts. After looking ready for demotion in late May, he's now a legitimate NL-only league option.

Chris Volstad allowed just an unearned run over seven innings Thursday in a win over the A's.

Volstad win despite not recording a strikeout in the game. He's at his best when he's getting grounders, and he did that today, with 14 of his outs coming on the ground. It's the left-handed power hitters that tend to carve up Volstad, and the A's just don't have much in that department.

Chris Volstad held the Mariners to two runs in 6 2/3 innings as the Marlins won a home game in Seattle on Saturday.

Volstad won for the first time since April 26. He's actually turned in four quality starts in five tries this month, pulling his ERA back down to 5.42. Still, we wouldn't want to use him in NL-only leagues with a start in Texas up next on the schedule.

Chris Volstad was knocked around by the Phillies Tuesday, permitting eight runs on 10 hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings.

Volstad had actually pitched pretty well of late, but he was awful from the get-go in this one, serving up four home runs in the Phillies'offensive onslaught. The right-hander now holds an ugly 6.07 ERA and 1.50 WHIP on the year, and he might be in danger of losing his job if not for the Marlins' dearth of starting pitching depth. Volstad gets the Rays over the weekend.