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Cubs Face Struggling Rockies Amidst Bregman's Slump
10 Jun
Summary
- Cubs face the Rockies, who have baseball's worst record (24-42).
- Alex Bregman struggles, hitting .147 against breaking balls this season.
- Pitching matchup: Colin Rea for the Cubs, Tomoyuki Sugano for the Rockies.
The Chicago Cubs are commencing a six-game road trip against the Colorado Rockies, who have the worst record in Major League Baseball at 24-42. This season, the Cubs have struggled, particularly in their recent play, ranking 24th in fWAR and 29th in slugging since May 8th.
A significant concern for the Cubs is the performance of third baseman Alex Bregman. He is experiencing the worst season of his career, marked by a .669 OPS and low production against breaking balls, hitting only .147 against them. This is exacerbated by an increase in the number of breaking balls he's seen, leading to a more passive approach at the plate.
On the mound for the Cubs is RHP Colin Rea, who has a 4.59 ERA this season. While he had a strong outing in Colorado previously, concerns remain about his tendency to allow home runs and an increased walk rate. The Rockies are set to start RHP Tomoyuki Sugano, who has had a string of solid starts. His effectiveness, however, is questionable given his low strikeout rate and tendency to give up home runs on certain pitches.
The Cubs also made roster adjustments, reinstating Matt Shaw from the injured list and optioning Kevin Alcantara. Jameson Taillon was placed on the 15-day IL, with Ethan Roberts recalled. Trent Thornton was also placed on the paternity list, leading to Tyler Ferguson's recall.
