The Cubs really couldn’t have done much better so far this year. They have three All-Stars, two of them starting players. They’re in first place in the NL Central, though by just one game, and have had unexpected good performances from many players, including some who weren’t even on the Opening Day roster.
A reminder as you read these: These are totally subjective, my personal opinion of these players’ performances through 96 games. YMMV, as they say.
And these grades are a lot better than last year’s at this time.
Position players
Carson Kelly: A
Kelly was signed to a two-year deal that’s worth at least $6.