Dillon Maples has yet to make a live appearance for the Cubs this spring, which is somewhat disappointing because many have been hoping he can finally put it all together and prove that he’s ready to stick. Not that a few spring outings can say that definitively, but we’ve already seen several bullpen hopefuls make multiple appearances. Even some minor leaguers who have no shot at the roster have pitched more than once.
Maples has been throwing at a full go, so his absence isn’t a matter of health. A quick look at his live BP session Sunday morning reveals that his delayed debut may actually be a matter of adjusting to new mechanics.