How in-season development of younger relievers will be ‘crazy valuable’ for the Chicago Cubs bullpen

How in-season development of younger relievers will be ‘crazy valuable’ for the Chicago Cubs bullpen

MESA, Ariz. — The volatility in bullpens inherently leads to roster-construction changes over the course of the season. The Chicago Cubs bullpen last year looked very different from opening day to the end of the season. Over the course of the 162 games, only three relievers remained in the bullpen by October, and one of them, Colin Rea, pitched in a true relief role three times in his 32 appearances. The Cubs know they could have some roster chu…

Development of younger relievers big for bullpen

MESA, Ariz. — The volatility in bullpens inherently leads to roster-construction changes over the course of the season.…