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Caissie's Hot Start Leaves Cubs Looking for Answers
2 Apr
Summary
- Owen Caissie, traded by the Cubs, is leading Marlins to top spot.
- Caissie's OPS is .991, leading all rookies in RBIs with eight.
- Cubs' offense struggles despite acquiring pitcher Edward Cabrera.
The Chicago Cubs' aggressive offseason moves, particularly trading top prospect Owen Caissie to the Miami Marlins for pitcher Edward Cabrera, are under review. Caissie has emerged as a standout rookie, leading the Marlins to the top of the NL East. His performance includes a .350 batting average, a .600 slugging percentage, and an OPS of .991. He also leads all rookies with eight RBIs, tying for second in the league.
Cabrera showed promise in his debut for the Cubs, allowing only one hit in six innings. However, the team's offense has been inconsistent. With Seiya Suzuki still on the injured list, the Cubs could benefit from Caissie's bat. Other rookies, TJ Rumfield and Sal Stewart, are also performing well, creating a competitive rookie class.
The Cubs' offense, despite a recent win, shows signs of struggle. Only Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner are performing at respectable levels, but Caissie's numbers surpass those of most Cubs hitters. The team's overall performance, on paper built for a deep postseason run, has yet to match expectations.
