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What Hayden Wesneski’s development will mean for Cubs rotation’s ceiling

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Cubs starter Hayden Wesneski pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 04, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

CINCINNATI – Cubs rookie Hayden Wesneksi is hard on himself after dominant outings, so it was no surprise that after giving up a pair of home runs to the Reds, he didn’t crack a smile in his postgame interview until he brought up the final result.

“I still have the velo, that’s cool, but there’s still things I need to work on,” he said after the Cubs’ 12-5 win Tuesday, his first start of the season.