Outfielder Nicholas Castellanos slashed .321/.356/.646 in 51 games with the Chicago Cubs, clubbing 16 home runs and giving the lineup much-needed production down the stretch.
Not only did Castellanos add power and consistency at the top of the order, but he also won the hearts of Cub fans everywhere with his unbridled passion and intensity.
While the Cubs mull whether or not they will re-sign Castellanos, another name that was acquired at the deadline already figures to be a stalwart in Chicago’s bullpen next season.
Wieck can light the candle
Shortly after the Cubs traded for Castellanos, the team announced that they were sending reliever Carl Edwards Jr.