The question of how Matt Szczur would fit into the Cubs’ long-term plans may finally have been answered. After all the trade speculation, he was DFA’d Saturday to make room for Rob Zastryzny on the roster. Joe Maddon described the move as necessary because the starting pitch staff has failed to go deep into games as of late.
Joe says #Cubs bullpen is the best in NL, but strained by starters not going as deeply into games as they did last year at this time.
— Bruce Miles (@BruceMiles2112) May 6, 2017
Drafted in the 5th round of the 2010 draft, Szczur’s was always held in high regard despite being surrounded by a plethora of top prospects.