By now, it is no secret to Chicago Cubs fans that relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has struggled to recapture the form that made him one of the most promising young arms in baseball in 2016 and 2017.
Chicago demoted the lanky right-hander on Apr. 6 after he posted a 32.40 ERA in four appearances. During that stretch, he allowed six earned runs and walked five in just 1 2/3 innings of work. In the wake of his struggles, a trail of unacceptable scrutiny arose – one that no player deserves, regardless of performance.