Cubs Rotation Flexibility in Playoffs | MLB News

The Cubs are juggling their rotation as the season fades, with Edward Cabrera back from injury and manager Craig Counsell eyeing a five-man setup to preserve bullpen strength. Cabrera’s debut was hampered by a blister, while Gausman and Holmes’ arrivals pushed others like Rea and Assad into relief roles — now David Peterson joins the bullpen as a long reliever. Ben Brown may return to high-leverage relief, and Justin Steele is rehabbing with minor league games as a potential bonus. With no clear ace, the Cubs’ mix of lefties and righties gives them flexibility for October matchups, where starters can be strategically deployed or even used in multi-inning roles if needed. 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/7b9f7af1c904a6f9