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Cubs Mailbag: Injury Crisis, Offseason Pitching Targets & Wrigleyville Rooftops | Beatline Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs finished 89-73, placing fifth in the NL Central after a 4-1 loss to the Padres. With Justin Steele, Lucas Giolito, and Shelby Miller on the 60-Day IL, the rotation is decimated. This mailbag addresses the severity of the injury crisis and Jed Hoyer's urgent need for a mid-tier ace.
Hosts analyze roster battles including Alex Bregman vs. Gabriel Arias at third base and Miguel Amaya vs. Carson Kelly behind the plate. The discussion covers Pete Crow-Armstrong's readiness for everyday center…
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