Marcus Stroman has eight years of experience and 195 major league starts.
Kyle Hendricks pitched Game 7 of the 2016 World Series and is expected to make a full recovery from a small tear in his right shoulder capsule.
But the rest of the projected 2023 Cubs’ rotation remains a mystery, with potential free-agent signings, contract, health and experience considerations.
In recent weeks, the Cubs have juggled their rotation, partly to preserve tender arms like left-handed veteran Wade Miley. The more recent trend involves looking at young, in-house candidates such as Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad.