Theo Epstein’s October 2018 proclamation that it was “time to stop evaluating this in terms of talent and start evaluating in terms of production” seemed like a call to arms. And bats. Many assumed the Cubs would be making significant changes to the roster and perhaps moving on from some young players who had not fully proven themselves as major-league regulars.
This has not been the case. Other than Ian Happ, who was optioned to Triple-A Iowa under the rationale that he needs the consistent at-bats he wouldn’t be getting in the majors, the least productive and most inconsistent young members of the Cubs roster are still seeing time in the Show.