Chatwood, who signed a 3-year deal with the Cubs, will be happy to pitch anywhere but Coors Field. He went 3-8 with a 6.01 ERA in 17 games there while posting a 3.49 road ERA in 16 games in 2017. This will be his 2nd career start in Cincinnati.
Mahle not only earned a spot because of spring success, he also did what the club asked him to do in the offseason -- command secondary pitches. While his four-seam fastball command is strong, he also has a changeup and slider.