PT TODAY: Cubs to ease Kimbrel into heavy duty
Jun 28 2019
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| National League | American League | |
| Cubs | Craig Kimbrel to be limited early | |
| Chicago Cubs RP Craig Kimbrel will not be used for more than three outs for the time being, according manager Joe Maddon. Source: The Associated Press | |
| BHQ take: Kimbrel recorded a three-out save in his first CHC appearance June 27. He is likely to be eased into a sizable eventual workload, though he might continue being strictly a one-inning pitcher. Kimbrel struggled with Ctl in 2018 after posting his best skills since 2012 in 2017. His Ctl and Cmd could largely determine his level of effectiveness. Kimbrel's arrival means relievers Pedro Strop and Steve Cishek,... |
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