JUNE 20, 2021•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Can the Chicago Cubs become more of a small ball team? Manager David Ross thinks so — but there are lineup challenges.Over the previous six games, the Chicago Cubs have had 24 hits and generated 12 runs, but all of those scores came off nine home runs.
With eye on future, Rogers gets extra restCHICAGO -- Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field would've been Marlins rookie left-hander Trevor Rogers' turn in the rotation. But as has...
JUNE 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Backup to Contreras down to Plan DCHICAGO -- The Cubs have a few areas they could aim to improve in the weeks and days leading up to the Trade Deadline. In Saturday's 11-1 lo...
JUNE 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Robert Stock - Loses roster spotThe Cubs designated Stock for assignment Sunday.
ImpactStock lost his spot on the 40-man roster four days after he was pummeled for five runs on four hits and six walks over four innings in his spot start against the Mets. If he clears waivers, Stock will remain in the organization and likely slot into the rotation at Triple-A Iowa.
JUNE 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kyle Ryan - Moves up to big clubThe Cubs selected Ryan's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
ImpactChicago cleared room for Ryan on the 40-man roster by designating Robert Stock for assignment. After being booted from the roster in May when he struggled in his first three appearances with the Cubs, Ryan righted the ship during his time at Iowa. Over 13 relief outings at Triple-A, Ryan posted a 1.93 ERA and 0.82 WHIP across 18.2 innings.
JUNE 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - Fading into part-time roleWisdom is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
ImpactWith the Cubs getting healthier in the outfield over the past week or two, Kris Bryant has been spending more time at third base, which has resulted in Wisdom losing out on at-bats. Wisdom will be on the bench for the fourth time in six games, and the Cubs may only view him as a short-side platoon player when the team is relatively healthy.
JUNE 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 20, 2021•USATODAY.COM
