Javier Assad simply could not throw strikes Monday at Wrigley Field. How bad was it? Only 41 strikes in 76 pitches while recording only 10 outs. How bad was it? From BCB’s JohnW53:
The last Cubs starter before Javier Assad Monday to walk at least six batters was Robert Stock, on June 16, 2021, in four innings at New York against the Mets. He was charged with five runs on four hits, including a home run.
In 2019, Yu Darvish walked seven and six, and Cole Hamels walked six.
In 2018, Tyler Chatwood walked seven in two games and six in four more.