APRIL 4, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
ZACH DAVIES PITCHER - NO TEAM
PITCHER - NO TEAM
Chicago Cubs get an efficient start from Zach Davies and timely hitting for a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Zach Davies earned his first win as a Chicago Cub with an efficient performance that picked up where he left off in spring training. He roll...
Zach Davies wins Chicago debut as Cubs beat Pirates 4-3
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Sharp in final tune-up Davies allowed one run on two hits and two walks across 3.1 innings in Monday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. He struck out two.
Impact Davies finishes spring training with a 1.08 ERA, and the righty looks ready to contribute for the Cubs and fantasy mangers. While the righty doesn't rack up strikeouts, he can still be an effective starter, which he proved with his 2.73 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 12 starts for the Padres last season. Davies is expected to start the year as Chicago's No. 3 starter behind Kyle Hendricks and Jake Arrieta.
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Looks like third starter Davies is expected to begin the season as the Cubs' No. 3 pitcher, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kyle Hendricks was officially named the Opening Day starter Tuesday, and Jake Arrieta has slotted in second all spring, so Davies figures to be third out the gate against the Pirates on April 4. The righty was solid for the Padres last year, registering a 2.73 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 63 strikeouts across 69.1 innings. Like Hendricks, Davies doesn't overpower hitters, but he can still be an effective fantasy pitcher due to good ratios and win potential.
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Sharp again Monday Davies pitched three scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League game against the Rangers. He walked one and didn't have any strikeouts.
Impact Through two starts this spring, Davies has pitched five scoreless innings with no hits allowed. He pitched well in 2020, posting a 2.73 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 12 starts (69.1 innings) for the Padres, and while the 28-year-old is not the flashiest name out there, he could be in line for continued success in his first season with the Cubs.
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Sharp in debut Davies pitched two scoreless innings in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners. He walked one and struck out two.
Impact Davies looked good in his team debut, recording his six outs without allowing a hit. The 28-year-old seems to be in line to serve as the Cubs' No. 3 starter this season. Davies posted a sub-3.60 ERA the past two years, so he could be a decent fantasy option, though he doesn't offer a ton of strikeouts.
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Could be No. 3 starter Davies could be the No. 3 starter behind Kyle Hendricks and Jake Arrieta to open the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Davies was shipped to Chicago in December in the trade that sent Yu Darvish to San Diego. The Cubs have also parted ways with Jon Lester and Jose Quintana this offseason, so Davies will certainly have an opportunity to seize a prominent role with the Cubs. The 28-year-old posted a strong 2.73 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 69.1 innings last season.
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