There’s a lot of time between now and when the Cubs’ 2022 pitching staff takes shape, but in the past few weeks, Adrian Sampson has been making his case to be a part of that staff.
Sampson threw a quality start against the Cardinals on Saturday, capping off a month in which he has made three starts and allowed no more than two runs in each of those outings. He’s pitched successfully in relief, too, including 3 u2153 shutout innings against the Pirates on Sept. 2.
“I love having the ball,” Sampson said. “I like having them pry it away from me, so regardless of if I come out of the bullpen or start, no matter what, I want the ball.