NL Central: August rotation intrigue for CHC

Chicago Cubs 

The Cubs will have an interesting rotation to watch down the stretch of the season, particularly in how they choose to handle their young starting pitchers. Each of Ben Brown (RHP, CHC), Jordan Wicks (LHP, CHC), and Hayden Wesneski (RHP, CHC) are sidelined, though manager Craig Counsell noted Friday that he expects each of that trio to return this season. Given that the team is entering a soft rebuild, it would make plenty of sense for the team to get as extended a look as possible at some combination of this trio of arms.

Wicks is the closest to a return. He threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, and he’s likely to begin a rehab outing as the next step in his recovery. Brown is further away, as he has...

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