The Chicago Cubs have made two roster moves that have given them a much-needed pitching boost.
The last month of the season has been painful for Chicago fans. Nothing has gone right and the team has fallen apart. At this point in time, they are just 31-32 after such a bright start to the year.
One of the biggest issues for the Cubs all season long has been injuries. When one player returns, another seems to go out. Jordan Wicks was one of the more recent injuries. Thankfully, Chicago received some great news on him today.He'll finally return to action and give Chicago a much-needed pitching boost. In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned right-hander Porter Hodge to Triple-A.Adding Wicks will give the Cubs another solid option. He didn't have the best start to the season, although his potential is big.Despite the numbers, the 24-year-old left-hander still brings a lot of talent to the mound.
Hopefully, the Cubs will be able to stay healthy and get their full team together for an extended period of time. Jed Hoyer and company truly need to see what this team is made of prior to the upcoming MLB trade deadline.At the very least, he's another capable arm for a pitching staff that has struggled to play well consistently.Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst who covers both the NFL and NBA. He has worked for ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, NFLAnalysis.
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