Mathis having TJ surgery

[Tim]

This explains why he hasn't been sent to a full-season team yet

https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2024/08/15/chicago-cubs-second-round-pick-cole-mathis-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery/

[jersey cubs fan]

#NotAllPitchers

[Tryptamine]

It makes the decision to give him full slot even more strange to me. I thought there was a chance he might be an slight under slot even when we thought he was healthy, but now that he's done for 2024 and probably only DHs for most of 2025, I have to assume they didn't know or that they're super ridiculously high on his bat. 

[CubinNY]

Does this mean they are going to let him be a two way player? 

[Tim]

7 minutes ago, CubinNY said:

Does this mean they are going to let him be a two way player? 

I would think it reduces the likelihood

[CaliforniaRaisin]

10 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

It makes the decision to give him full slot even more strange to me. I thought there was a chance he might be an slight under slot even when we thought he was healthy, but now that he's done for 2024 and probably only DHs for most of 2025, I have to assume they didn't know or that they're super ridiculously high on his bat. 

Sounds like they knew.

[Tryptamine]

10 minutes ago, CaliforniaRaisin said:

Sounds like they knew.

Well then I guess let's hope the bat is what they apparently believe it is.

[Post Count Padder]

Know who else had TJS as a position player and came back fine?

Yup, Cole Mathis is the next Bryce Harper. 

[Tim]

18 minutes ago, Post Count Padder said:

Know who else had TJS as a position player and came back fine?

Yup, Cole Mathis is the next Bryce Harper. 

Shohei

[Post Count Padder]

14 minutes ago, Tim said:

Shohei

Even better.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

2 hours ago, Tim said:

Shohei

I wouldn't bet on it.