Might has not been variety to the Cubs, getting into the month in third place with a 15-13 they are going to finish the month 24-31 and in final place within the NL Central division.
With solely 4 gamers hitting over .250 on the month, paired with mediocre pitching exterior of Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele the Cubs have regressed right into a staff already trying in the direction of subsequent 12 months.
Offseason addition shortstop Dansby Swanson and first baseman Trey Mancini have did not make a significant affect
Signed to a seven-year, $177M contract Swanson was an enormous splash for a staff not anticipated to contend in 2023. His bat hasn’t fairly packed the punch they may have hoped for, with a .265/.362/.412 slash line to go together with 5 dwelling runs and 23 RBI.
The protection has nonetheless been excellent although, a yearly contender for Gold Glove Swanson has already prevented 4 runs in response to baseball savant which is nice to be tied for third within the MLB.
2022 breakout star Steele has continued his robust play in 2023 with a 6-2 file and a 2.65 ERA, there’s loads of concern although after he was pulled from his begin Wednesday because of tightness in his left forearm.
