SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Marsh Could be Phillies Next Breakout Bat The Philadelphia Phillies held high expectations upon acquiring Brandon Marsh, and thus far, he’s lived up to them.
Matt Vierling - Losing work to Castellanos Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Vierling has handled a near-everyday role for the Phillies for the better part of the last six weeks, but he'll likely lose out on playing time following Nick Castellanos' return from the injured list earlier this week. He'll be on the bench for the second time in three games.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Bote - Moves into utility role Bote is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Bote is on the bench for the third game in a row and looks like he'll be on the outside looking in for a spot in the Cubs' regular lineup now that Willson Contreras and Seiya Suzuki have returned from the 10-day injured list and restricted list, respectively. The 29-year-old is slashing .245/.283/.408 over 16 games in September.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Smyly - Expected to make another start Manager David Ross said Wednesday that he expects Smyly (shoulder) to make another start prior to the end of the regular season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Smyly was scratched from last Wednesday's start due to shoulder fatigue but threw a bullpen session Tuesday. While Ross didn't indicate which day Smyly will return to game action, the southpaw should have another chance to take the mound for the Cubs over the final week of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Steele - Not expected to return this season Manager David Ross said Wednesday that Steele (back) isn't expected to be reinstated from the injured list prior to the end of the regular season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago...
Impact Steele threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to throw another high-intensity session soon. While the left-hander might have been in the mix for a late-season return if the Cubs were in playoff contention, the team will elect not to rush him back for a short appearance prior to the end of the regular season. Steele had a career-best season in 2022, posting a 3.18 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 119 innings over 24 starts, and he should be able to have a fairly normal offseason program now that he's ramping up his workload.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seiya Suzuki - Remains out of lineup Suzuki isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies.
Impact Although Suzuki was reinstated from the restricted list Tuesday, he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Patrick Wisdom will take his place in right field and bat sixth Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Franmil Reyes - On bench Wednesday Reyes isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies.
Impact Reyes is taking a seat for a second consecutive game after he went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over his last two matchups. Willson Contreras will serve as the designated hitter while Yan Gomes starts at catcher.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
