ESPN.com · Mar 18, 2016
Panic time for closer Hector Rondon? Not yet, but let's keep watching
MESA, Ariz. -- As the at-bats, appearances and innings begin to accumulate this spring, we're often reminded to ignore the statistics -- especially when they aren’t very good. Chicago Cubs closer Hector Rondon might want to take that advice, but should the team ignore his 22.09 ERA after a five-run performance in just 2/3 of an inning Wednesday?
Rondon has been getting hit more and more as March inches closer to the regular season.
“As long as he’s healthy, that’s all I’m concerned about,” manager Joe Maddon said Thursday. “I really mean that.”