Zeferjahn Struggles, But Shows Signs of Turnaround | Chicago Cubs News

Ryan Zeferjahn’s early Cubs stint hasn’t gone as planned—seven runs allowed in his first outings, far from the efficient reliever he was with the Angels. Struggling to find his groove, he admits his fastball’s been hit harder and his command’s slipped, but there’s reason for optimism: a recent outing showed flashes of his old form. Coaches are simplifying his routine, focusing on mechanics and footwork, while he’s dialing in his sinker and slider. Manager Craig Counsell sees this as part of the reliever’s journey, emphasizing patience and reps. Zeferjahn’s goal? Get back to his pre-trade self and help the Cubs win. 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/256f0ce35bc9278a