Assad Steps In as Cubs Pitching Shuffles | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs are shaking up their rotation as Javier Assad takes the mound today against the Marlins, following a strong outing by Shota Imanaga. Assad, who’s been tearing it up both as a starter and reliever despite a recent stint in Triple-A, boasts a solid 3.46 ERA and looked sharp in his last start. Meanwhile, the offense is heating up with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch delivering clutch hits — Busch’s 18th homer this season is a highlight. Nico Hoerner’s three-hit game adds momentum. Facing off is Ryan Gusto, who’s been reliable with a 3.86 ERA and minimal walks, but the Cubs’ power bats could exploit his pitch mix early. This matchup is a pivotal test for Assad’s role in the rotation — will he be a one-off or a new fixture? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/960ce1d3aaa6de25