Lackey and Rondon to DL - Zastryzny and Peña up

[CaliforniaRaisin]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/themattgrilli/status/766434033798492160[/tweet]

 

Let the speculation begin!

 

I say Patton down, Lackey DLed. Zastryzny and Rivero up.

[UMFan83]

Rob Z and....

 

What is the 40 man at now? Any 60 day candidates or DFAS?

 

This is all so exciting. Guessing one of the moves is Lackey to the DL. The other maybe Patton down

[Gilby]

Zagunis is deserving, so my first thought was Heyward to the DL with an "injury."

 

But this is probably just re-loading the pitching staff before a Coors field series.

[davell]

Zagunis is deserving, so my first thought was Heyward to the DL with an "injury."

 

But this is probably just re-loading the pitching staff before a Coors field series.

 

Zagunis is out for the year.

[Gilby]

Zagunis is deserving, so my first thought was Heyward to the DL with an "injury."

 

But this is probably just re-loading the pitching staff before a Coors field series.

 

Zagunis is out for the year.

 

Well I'll be darned. Looks like it wasn't even that recent either.

[Vinestal]

There was some buzz on Twitter that they would be DFAing someone, not sure who though

[UMFan83]

Here's one

 

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[Vinestal]

And Felix Pena apparently

[mdwilla]

My guess Rivero finally gets his shot, Z becomes first pitcher drafted in the Epstein era to make it the show. Papelbon having not pitched in two weeks goes to Iowa for a tune up.

[Derwood]

This is kinda weird

[CaliforniaRaisin]

My guess Rivero finally gets his shot, Z becomes first pitcher drafted in the Epstein era to make it the show. Papelbon having not pitched in two weeks goes to Iowa for a tune up.

 

Technically, Zastryzny would be the first Theo pitcher to make it to major league Cubs. Godley made it up to the big leagues with the Diamondbacks.

[mdwilla]

Assuming that Lackey is DL'ed, I hope the Cubs still go with a 6th starter and let Montgomery/Cahill start as well as Z.

[Little Slide Rooter]

If only LJ Hoes on our big league roster and about to be demoted in favor of Dillon Gee. Because that would be pretty awesome.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Now are we certain that they're I Cubs? Because Leathersitch would be a decent call up.

[Tim]

Here's one

 

What is the record number of Z's on a single roster?

[davell]

Seal Boy converted to pitching and is being called up.

[Clem Fandango]

Is Zastryzny one of those guys who has good stuff and his peripherals are better than his actual numbers, or is he pure trash like his numbers would seem to indicate?

[Little Slide Rooter]

Is Zastryzny one of those guys who has good stuff and his peripherals are better than his actual numbers, or is he pure trash like his numbers would seem to indicate?

 

31/77 BB/K in 81 innings in Iowa seems pretty solid. But I think it's a case of 'this dude's going to be Rule 5 eligible, so since we have a 13 game division lead, why not give him a quick look-see.'

[davell]

Is Zastryzny one of those guys who has good stuff and his peripherals are better than his actual numbers, or is he pure trash like his numbers would seem to indicate?

 

He's definitely interesting. He's got a solid FB, that may play as plus out of the pen. He usually sits in the low 90's with it, so opening it up in shorter stints could even see him hit 95-96, which he's done in the past. He's got a solid changeup too. His curve isn't much, so he's likely not more than a swing guy/spot starter, if given a chance to start. But, I'm pretty interested to see what he's got in a pen role.

[Schwarber Fan]

I was thinking Rondon to the DL.

[Banedon]

I was thinking Rondon to the DL.

 

You were thinking the guy that just came back from injury would go on the DL instead of the starter that just left his last start with an injury and won't make his next scheduled start?

[UMFan83]

I was thinking Rondon to the DL.

 

If so, quick go back to Rondon Fan!

[Schwarber Fan]

I was thinking Rondon to the DL.

 

You were thinking the guy that just came back from injury would go on the DL instead of the starter that just left his last start with an injury and won't make his next scheduled start?

 

I'm a little concerned that rondon wasn't available yesterday.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

If it was Rondon going to the DL instead of Lackey, I don't think that Zastryzny would be the guy getting called up. Zastryzny is the clear answer to 'if you have to call up a starting pitcher from the current Iowa roster, who would it be?'

 

I suppose Rondon and Lackey could both be hurt, but more likely Maddon cares more about keeping Hector from getting hurt again than he does winning any game in the next 6 weeks, so letting Grimm get 1 out in a meaningless game against the Brewers isn't much of an indicator.

[jersey cubs fan]

If it was Rondon going to the DL instead of Lackey, I don't think that Zastryzny would be the guy getting called up. Zastryzny is the clear answer to 'if you have to call up a starting pitcher from the current Iowa roster, who would it be?'

 

I suppose Rondon and Lackey could both be hurt, but more likely Maddon cares more about keeping Hector from getting hurt again than he does winning any game in the next 6 weeks, so letting Grimm get 1 out in a meaningless game against the Brewers isn't much of an indicator.

 

Absolutely. There's a good opportunity to give guys extra rest between outings and Maddon has to take advantage. This is especially true with a guy like Rondo, when you consider the likelihood that Chapman walks and Hector goes back to closing next year.