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Cubs rotation battle: Right-hander Javier Assad a ‘true pitcher’

Chicago Sun-Times | March 17, 2024

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad reacts in his Major League debut after pitching in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Chicago. This spring, he’s competing for one of the last two rotation spots.

MESA, Ariz. – Cubs right-hander Javier Assad landed a curve ball on the inside half of the plate against the Rangers’ Jared Walsh for a called third strike to end his outing.

Assad, who is competing for a rotation spot to open the season, held Texas to one run in 3 2/3 innings Sunday and recorded four strikeouts.

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