After the Cubs’ trades last week, catcher Willson Contreras has become a focal point more than ever. Contreras is not only one of a handful of leaders left in the team’s clubhouse and is easily the Cubs’ best offensive player.
Being in that position could put a lot of pressure on a player to not only lead, but to produce on a nightly basis. But manager David Ross doesn’t see his catcher changing and while he has relied on him to be a voice with several new players
“I feel like he definitely understands his importance to this team,” Ross said before Saturday’s game.