PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Rondon locked in for now, but what if spring struggles continue?

Chicago Cubs

Héctor Rondón (RHP, CHC) has struggled mightily this spring, as he's surrendered nine earned runs in just 4.1 innings of work. Manager Joe Maddon recently indicated he's not concerned, and Rondon's elite skills from last year, particularly in the second half (57 percent ground ball rate, 1.8 Ctl, 10.1 Dom) should ensure a reasonable leash in the role. However, as noted in this space a few weeks ago, he lost the job for a while last season before reclaiming it, and has a couple of viable alternatives lurking behind him. 

Should Rondon's poor results carry over into the regular season, both Pedro Strop and Justin Grimm boast closer-worth skills. In the meantime, both pitchers should help out with solid ratios, though it...

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