The Cubs are playing some pretty fun baseball lately, some of which comes from several non-roster invitees making cases for inclusion. Garrett Cooper has hit a pair of homers, David Peralta doubled and tripled in his first game, and Dominic Smith has looked very good at the plate as well. Add in Patrick Wisdom‘s recent power display and Matt Mervis‘s strong hitting and the bench looks to be in very good shape.
Shota Imanaga has likewise shown flashes of brilliance, but his susceptibility to home runs has shown up as well.