© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Cubs third baseman Patrick knowledge heads to the dugout after the 2d inning against the White Sox at guaranteed cost container on Aug. 29, 2021. a brand new day, a further COVID-19-linked roster stream for the Chicago Cubs.
In a season that has viewed a whole lot of highs and lows, the Cubs continue needing to be anxious about having enough our bodies to make it via game 162. For the fifth time in four days, the Cubs put a player on the injured checklist without an injury, once more indicating a COVID-related difficulty.
correct-hander Tommy Nance was the latest Saturday, becoming a member of infielder David Bote, outfielder Nick Martini, catcher Austin Romine and third baseman Patrick wisdom. All of their seasons are over. right-hander Joe Biagini was promoted from the taxi squad earlier than the Cubs' 6-5 win against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Patrick knowledge rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run towards the White Sox within the first inning at certain cost field on Aug. 27, 2021. Cubs manager David Ross talked about daily he has been hoping he does not get a mobilephone call from the top trainer informing him of an extra COVID challenge.
"You're preserving your breath that it is only one and we've obtained taxi guys here to cowl," Ross pointed out Saturday. "Thank goodness he feels adequate and we're not in a playoff hunt that here's going to be whatever thing dangerous. We're attempting to get via the next day and try to win both games in between and get into next yr, are trying to gain knowledge of from where we may also be more desirable and check out to deal with the circumstances next 12 months is going to current."
© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Patrick knowledge hides his mustache from Cubs teammates whereas celebrating within the dugout after hitting a home run in opposition t the White Sox in the fourth inning at certain rate box on Aug. 28, 2021. The COVID condition has helped put the Cubs on the verge of roster-utilization history. They tied the Seattle Mariners' major-league listing for many gamers used in a season with 67 when Tyler Ladendorf pinch hit within the correct of the fifth inning Saturday. Of the forty two avid gamers to make their Cubs debut this yr — a single-season franchise mark, passing 34 in 2013 — 14 coincided as their MLB debuts, most currently catcher Erick Castillo and Trent Giambrone this week in Pittsburgh.
The regular additions are a part of the motive Ross is not able to shift into an offseason mind-set yet regardless of the Cubs lengthy being out of postseason rivalry.
"day to day, particularly presently, is making an attempt to cope with the uncertainty and the moving elements which are going and also making ready and getting guys which are displaying up to the massive leagues and getting to operate, getting them capable and getting them in a circumstance to be triumphant," Ross observed. "So my mindset hadn't really gotten to the end of (Sunday) yet, but one factor I've discovered about this seat is that there's something subsequent coming and new that we've obtained to be competent for."
One merchandise that doubtlessly awaits Ross and the Cubs to tackle is his contract circumstance. Ross is beneath contract via 2022 with a crew option for 2023. Ross referred to Saturday that he has had some preliminary talks with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer however didn't focus on his contract circumstance extra, asserting: "honestly the ultimate component on my brain presently is myself. that could be a little bit egocentric on my half."
© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Cubs third baseman Patrick wisdom celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run in opposition t the White Sox within the fourth inning at assured fee box on Aug. 28, 2021. "To be honest with you, I'm focused on some health and well being of the avid gamers and coaches and the entire group that's here and attempting to set us up to win this ballgame. If I'm meant to get extended, I'll get extended."
As for whether the coaching group of workers will return in 2022, Ross mentioned they're going to go through that.
"I haven't walked that line yet," he observed.
The Cubs also have no longer completed exit interviews with players as part of the typical conclusion-of-season wrap-up. these have been pushed back in an effort to preserve the clubhouse as empty as possible amid their apparent COVID outbreak. ultimate 12 months they carried out Zoom meetings and will do this again to keep everybody separate and as protected as viable.
Cubs third baseman Patrick knowledge stands in the infield after marvelous out towards the White Sox in the first inning at assured cost field on Aug. 28, 2021.
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