The Cubs designated Josh Osich for project and selected Josh Phegley back to their 40-man roster today as they set their 28-man lineup for their Wild Card Series face-off versus the upstart Marlins. Heres how the roster breaks down:
Right-Handed Pitchers
Infielders
Outfielders
Catchers
Left-Handed Pitchers
Much has been made from the groups bullpen struggles recently as well, with Craig Kimbrels decrease sticking out firstly, however the once-hittable closer has actually begun to resemble his peak form over the past six weeks. Dating back to mid-August, Kimbrel has rattled off 12 2/3 innings with a 1.42 ERA and an eye-popping 26-to-7 K/BB ratio. Hes faced 49 hitters because time and allowed just 4 hits while punching out majority of them.
A resurgent Yu Darvish has led the Cubs rotation in 2020, however hell pave the way to Kyle Hendricks as the Game 1 starter. As has actually held true recently, the Cubs offense has faded late in the season, and the efficiency of the lineup will be a centerpiece this series. Kris Bryant, in particular, has actually been hobbled by an oblique problem but avoided the IL and is lineup, hitting 3rd versus Miamis Sandy Alcantara.
