Bullpen Transactions

[Rcal10]

1 hour ago, muntjack said:

The bullpen has been better, but why are we using ERA to measure relievers?  Often these guys are tasked with keeping inherited runners from scoring.  A difficult task, but a critical one that ERA doesn't measure.

You are right that era could not capture runs they gave up coming into an inning with guys on base. But honestly, I think that may have happened less than a handful of times. Seems most times cubs starters finish an inning and the pen takes over from there. I have seen a pen arm come in to replace another pen arm, but that would show on the overall pen era. 

[jb10194]

On 6/18/2025 at 12:53 PM, muntjack said:

The bullpen has been better, but why are we using ERA to measure relievers?  Often these guys are tasked with keeping inherited runners from scoring.  A difficult task, but a critical one that ERA doesn't measure.

Fair point, there are definitely flaws there. I did take a glance at that group during that span. and saw 2 inherited scores out of 26 inherited runners. I did notice that inherited runners do not include runners on 2nd in extras, so there's a few more runs given up there. 

[jb10194]

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Edited June 19, 2025 by jb10194

[Derwood]

Cabrera DFA'd

Pearson up

[Bertz]

Nice Pearson's been doing a lot better lately.  And with him being more of a veteran a few weeks of strong pitching is easier to buy into.  He also has gone 2 IP quite often, so especially with so few off days in this stretch of the schedule even if he sucks he can give you a little length.

[Bertz]

Michael Fulmer is back.  I expect the fanbase to be totally chill and normal about this

[mul21]

9 minutes ago, Bertz said:

Michael Fulmer is back.  I expect the fanbase to be totally chill and normal about this

Has to be a 3 day audition for the rest of the league right?  I have to imagine he's gone as soon as Shota is activated on Thursday.

[Bertz]

6 minutes ago, mul21 said:

Has to be a 3 day audition for the rest of the league right?  I have to imagine he's gone as soon as Shota is activated on Thursday.

Probably that yeah.  Though if Horton or Brown get sent to Iowa he could stick around a bit longer.  Hodge seems likely to get a couple more outings at Iowa so Fulmer might have a week+ to try and show something.

[DrCub]

2 hours ago, mul21 said:

Has to be a 3 day audition for the rest of the league right?  I have to imagine he's gone as soon as Shota is activated on Thursday.

He’s a Cub and I think we all want him to perform well, but I can’t imagine anyone is excited about this return.   

[mul21]

As expected, Fulmer DFA to make room for Shota.

[Donzo]

[Neuby]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6493924/2025/07/15/david-robertson-free-agent-workouts/

 

 

 

With Keller and Hodge struggling of late it makes sense to grab fresh arm like Robertson for only cash, saving trade bullets for other needs.

[NorthsideAvenger]

8 minutes ago, Neuby said:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6493924/2025/07/15/david-robertson-free-agent-workouts/

 

 

 

With Keller and Hodge struggling of late it makes sense to grab fresh arm like Robertson for only cash, saving trade bullets for other needs.

The last time the Cubs did the sign a name reliever in the middle of the season, it did not work. (Kimbrel). 

[Bertz]

Not shocking, I assumed he would last a few more days but him making it through the weekend was always in doubt

[Post Count Padder]

His time was coming to an end. ERA over 6 and FIP over 7 since his scoreless streak ended. He wasn't gonna have a roster spot past this weekend anyway. Thanks for the memories.