It made little sense to have Drew Smyly make the start Tuesday in Detroit and it makes even less sense to have him take the bump on Sunday in Pittsburgh, but that’s exactly what David Ross is planning at this point. The Cubs are thin in the rotation with Marcus Stroman‘s extended IL stint, but it’s almost as though they’re not even trying to seek out better options.
“Who takes his spot in the rotation, is the question,” Ross told reporters after Tuesday’s loss. “He’s in there because we’re just a little short-handed right now.