Anything but a Pig Pen: Cubs relievers a huge reason for team's success, writes JDietzSports.
After the Cubs completed a 5-2 homestand with a 6-4 victory over the Braves on Sunday, one veteran scribe asked manager David Ross about his overtaxed bullpen.
So Ross and his staff must be careful that Adbert Alzolay, Mark Leiter Jr., Michael Fulmer and Co. aren't running on fumes down the stretch. The last thing the Cubs need is an injury to pop up or guys becoming ineffective due to overuse."Check every guy when we can," Ross said."These guys are very honest with us. I take pride in how they communicate and how they are open and honest with how they're feeling: 'I can give you one. I can give you multiples. I feel great.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service Here's a closer look: • Leiter Jr. has been a fantastic story. The 32-year-old had only 114 major league innings through 2018, underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and is now one of the most important pieces of Ross' staff. Leiter Jr. has given up only 30 hits in 49 innings while walking 16 and striking out 64. He's given up 1 earned run in his last 11.1 IP and pitched in four of the last five games on the homestand.
"He likes the moment," Ross said."He's wired the right way. Just got to go out and continue to prove that. Experience will help."
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