PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Unexpected upside emerges in the Cubs' rotation
Apr 27 2021
Much of the early-season focus in Chicago has been on the team’s hitting, and until recently, a distinct lack of offensive production. However, the Cubs have also had an uneven performance from their rotation, which has earned a 5.23 ERA collectively through 19 games. Even worse is that the team doesn’t have much projected upside to improve, as Zach Davies (RHP, CHC) and Trevor Williams (RHP, CHC) are decidedly mediocre starters, and Jake Arrieta (RHP, CHC) has been on the back end of his career since leaving Chicago after the 2017 season. However, Adbert Alzolay (RHP, CHC), has shown early signs that he can take an unexpected leap forward.
Alzolay’s role heading into the season was in question, largely due to his inability...
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