The Cubs’ slide started with a blow to their rotation depth. And now, with the team on the precipice of a starting pitching boon, the coming weeks will show whether that development can spark a rebound.
Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks is expected to join the team in Chicago this week, where the Cubs will decide when to slot him into the rotation. Prospect Ben Brown has impressed in Triple-A. Javier Assad will soon be eligible to be recalled whenever the Cubs need him next. And rookie Hayden Wesneski has his objectives set to hone his execution in Iowa.
