*** Official 2025 Chicago Cubs Thread***

[1UNI2ISU]

What's the latest on Javier Assad? Been pretty quiet news wise on him.

He's throwing. May get into a complex league game next week and then off for a couple rehab starts/appearances. Late July if everything goes well.

 

[Pharmacy99]

Unfortunately? I love what Reese is doing but it's not going to last. Kelly is by far the better player and will be for the rest of the year.

Why is Kelly better than McGuire? Neither is known for their offense. McGuire provides left handed bat that the Cubs need.

 

[cyfanatic13]

I'm assuming that's his last inning of the day. Welcome back Shota!

 

[RivClone23]

Why is Kelly better than McGuire? Neither is known for their offense. McGuire provides left handed bat that the Cubs need.

3.5 of the Cubs top 5 hitters are left handed.

I don't know what to tell you if you think Reese McGuire is better than Carson Kelly bc of a 14 game sample size. Don't get me wrong, I love what he's done for us and wouldn't hate if they kept 3 catchers for a bit.

That said, Carson Kelly isn't going anywhere and that is the right move.