The Cubs released Cuevas on Thursday.
Cuevas agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Cuevas cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Cuevas was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Tuesday.
Cuevas (quad) was activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Cuevas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left quadriceps strain, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
Manager Bud Black said after Monday's 5-2 win over the Padres that Cuevas sustained a left quadriceps strain during the contest, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports. There's a "high probability" that Cuevas will be placed on the 10-day injured list, according to Black.
Cuevas was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and will start Monday's game against San Diego in left field, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
Cuevas was optioned to minor-league camp Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
Cuevas was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.