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The Cubs have been searching for consistency outside of starters Jameson Taillon, Shota Imanaga and Javier Assad. Those three have been sensational to begin the season, keeping the Cubs afloat amid injuries and a sluggish offense.
But outside of those three, the fourth and fifth spots have been a revolving door. Veteran Kyle Hendricks has a 10.16 ERA and was recently demoted to the bullpen. Left-hander Jordan Wicks is recovering from a left forearm injury that put him on the 15-day IL in April.
Rookie Ben Brown has stepped up and established himself as a viable option to remain in the starting rotation even when everyone is healthy.