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    As Chicago Cubs reliever Brad Boxberger goes on the IL, a largely unproven bullpen continues to be tested

    HOUSTON — The Chicago Cubs bullpen the last two years was built around proven veterans for high-leverage, late-inning spots. Craig Kimbrel and David Robertson allowed manager David Ross to work in reverse when deploying his relievers in 2021 and 2022 — at least in the first half of both seasons until the Cubs traded away their top relievers. They haven’t been able to utilize the bullpen in the ...
    by Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune May 15, 2023 3 minutes
    Cubs reliever Brad Boxberger wipes his forehead after giving up a two-run home run to Dodgers center fielder James Outman in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 22, 2023.

    HOUSTON — The Chicago Cubs bullpen the last two years was built around proven veterans for high-leverage, late-inning spots.

    Craig Kimbrel and David Robertson allowed manager David Ross to work in reverse when deploying his relievers in 2021 and 2022 — at least in the first half of both seasons until the Cubs traded away their top relievers. They haven’t been able to utilize the bullpen in the same way to start this season. Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger haven’t been the shutdown arms Ross can reliably count on in key spots.

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