© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Cubs third baseman Patrick knowledge heads to the dugout after the second inning in opposition t the White Sox at guaranteed cost container on Aug. 29, 2021. a new day, an extra COVID-19-linked roster move for the Chicago Cubs.
In a season that has considered lots of highs and lows, the Cubs proceed needing to be troubled about having sufficient our bodies to make it via video game 162. For the fifth time in four days, the Cubs put a player on the injured list with out an harm, once more indicating a COVID-related issue.
correct-hander Tommy Nance turned into the newest Saturday, joining infielder David Bote, outfielder Nick Martini, catcher Austin Romine and third baseman Patrick wisdom. All of their seasons are over. appropriate-hander Joe Biagini turned into promoted from the taxi squad earlier than the Cubs' 6-5 win in opposition t the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Patrick knowledge rounds the bases after hitting a three-run domestic run in opposition t the White Sox within the first inning at assured price container on Aug. 27, 2021. Cubs manager David Ross talked about each day he has been hoping he doesn't get a cellphone name from the pinnacle trainer informing him of an extra COVID situation.
"You're retaining your breath that it is only one and we've bought taxi guys right here to cowl," Ross spoke of Saturday. "Thank goodness he feels adequate and we're no longer in a playoff hunt that here's going to be whatever thing detrimental. We're attempting to get via tomorrow and check out to win both video games in between and get into subsequent yr, are trying to be trained from the place we will also be more desirable and take a look at to deal with the instances subsequent 12 months goes to existing."
© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Patrick knowledge hides his mustache from Cubs teammates whereas celebrating in the dugout after hitting a house run in opposition t the White Sox within the fourth inning at certain rate field on Aug. 28, 2021. The COVID circumstance has helped put the Cubs on the verge of roster-utilization heritage. They tied the Seattle Mariners' foremost-league list for many players used in a season with sixty seven when Tyler Ladendorf pinch hit within the proper of the fifth inning Saturday. Of the 42 gamers to make their Cubs debut this 12 months — a single-season franchise mark, passing 34 in 2013 — 14 coincided as their MLB debuts, most lately catcher Erick Castillo and Trent Giambrone this week in Pittsburgh.
The constant additions are part of the rationale Ross isn't able to shift into an offseason approach yet despite the Cubs long being out of postseason rivalry.
"each day, certainly at the moment, is making an attempt to deal with the uncertainty and the relocating elements which are going and additionally preparing and getting guys which are displaying as much as the large leagues and attending to function, getting them competent and getting them in a circumstance to be triumphant," Ross spoke of. "So my approach hadn't basically gotten to the conclusion of (Sunday) yet, however one issue I've discovered about this seat is that there's some thing next coming and new that we've obtained to be capable for."
One merchandise that doubtlessly awaits Ross and the Cubs to handle is his contract circumstance. Ross is beneath contract via 2022 with a crew choice for 2023. Ross said Saturday that he has had some preliminary talks with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer but did not discuss his contract condition further, announcing: "honestly the closing aspect on my mind right now is myself. that would be a bit bit selfish on my half."
© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune Cubs third baseman Patrick knowledge celebrates within the dugout after hitting a home run in opposition t the White Sox in the fourth inning at certain price field on Aug. 28, 2021. "To be honest with you, I'm concentrated on some health and wellbeing of the avid gamers and coaches and all the community that's here and making an attempt to set us up to win this ballgame. If I'm supposed to get prolonged, I'll get extended."
As for whether the teaching workforce will return in 2022, Ross stated they are going to move through that.
"I haven't walked that line yet," he noted.
The Cubs even have no longer completed exit interviews with players as a part of the ordinary end-of-season wrap-up. those have been pushed lower back to be able to retain the clubhouse as empty as possible amid their obvious COVID outbreak. last 12 months they conducted Zoom conferences and will do that once again to hold each person separate and as secure as feasible.
Cubs third baseman Patrick knowledge stands within the infield after amazing out against the White Sox within the first inning at guaranteed expense container on Aug. 28, 2021.
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