Countdown to Cubs Cactus League Opener: 11 Days
Jake Arrieta is among the group of pitchers scheduled Sunday to throw a bullpen session. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner met with the beat writers Saturday for the first time this spring. And Arrieta’s on the same page with Joe Maddon and the Cubs’ brass when it comes to his workload this spring and throughout the season.
The Cubs are well aware of the significant jump in innings Arrieta had last season. While Jon Lester and John Lackey will be backed off early in Spring Training, Maddon admitted Saturday that Arrieta “requires the most attention” coming off his career-high in innings pitched and starts.