Fansided · Sep 7, 2018
Chicago Cubs: Justin Wilson has earned himself a new contract
At the 2017 trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs tried to bolster their bullpen by acquiring Justin Wilson from the Detroit Tigers. Alex Avila came over in the deal as well, and the Cubs let him walk, but they cannot do the same with Wilson.
Needless to say, Justin Wilson’s tenure with the Chicago Cubs did not get off to a good start.
In 23 appearances after being acquired, he posted a 5.09 ERA in just 17 2/3 innings. He walked 19 hitters and struck out 25, while giving up 18 hits. However he only had a 3.72 FIP. Not bad, right? After all, that marked the highest FIP he has had at any point in his career.