PT TOMORROW: NL Central —Anderson makes Cubs rotation
Mar 24 2017
When we last checked in on the battle for the final spot in the Cubs rotation, Brett Anderson (LHP, CHC) and Mike Montgomery (LHP, CHC) were the two front-runners. The oft-injured Anderson has managed to stay healthy and on Thursday, Joe Maddon named him to the rotation. Though Anderson has given up 9 ER in 11.1 IP through five spring appearances, he has 9 K with no walks or home runs allowed.
His injury concerns and past usage as a starter (115 GS out of 127 career appearances) were another point in his favor, something Maddon acknowledged. Montgomery demonstrated the ability to thrive in a swingman role last season for the Cubs. Montgomery will pitch out of the bullpen, but remain stretched out and should make...
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