Chicago Cubs starter feels new additions will boost the Cubs chances at succeeding
The Chicago Cubs had a fantastic offseason, and have added players, who will have a huge their roster.
The most notable players the Cubs have added this offseason were the Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Ryan Pressly.
Tucker, will help add power to the heart of the lineup, and Pressly will bring experience in closing out games.
The Cubs could add another impact player in Alex Bergman if and when he decides to sign with a team, but that remains to be seen.
One impact player the Cubs already have on their roster is Justin Steele, who can help lift the Cubs into possibly being a playoff-caliber team.
Steele loves the Cubs new additions Marquee Sports Network caught up with Steele, and Steele was asked about his thoughts on the Cubs acquisitions, who he felt the Cubs added impact players who can increase chances of succeeding.
When you add impact players to the roster ...
it increases your chances of succeeding.
Justin Steele on the Cubs offseason additions.
When you add impact players to the roster ...
it definitely increases your chances of succeeding.
Justin Steele on the Cubs offseason additions.
pic.twitter.com/2usIgJkxHo Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) February 9, 2025 The Chicago Cubs mainstay in the rotation Steele has been in the Cubs rotation since he debuted with the team in 2021.
Since then, Steele has a career 3.24 ERA, a record of 29-21, and was named an All-Star and finished in the top 5 for the Cy Young in 2022.
Last season, the now 29-year-old had a 5-5 record with a 3.07 ERA and had a 1.9 WAR.
Baseball-Reference has Steele projected to go 8-6 with a 3.29 ERA in 145.0 innings, which is a solid season with the Cubs projected to use a six-man rotation.
With the addition of Tucker to the lineup, the Cubs will certainly have the potential to score more runs and help Steele get a few more wins than 8.
Being hes the number two option behind Imanaga, Steele will be a key part of the Cubs rotation and help lead them to a potential playoff berth.
Steeles primed to be great this season Steele is entering his prime, and he certainly has the potential to be a Cy Young candidate again this season.
Having a first pitch strike percentage of 68.1% which was up 2.6% from 2023 certainly will help Steeles chances.
The Cubs have a good mix of veterans and young prospects, all of whom can potentially end their playoff drought.
Having a Cy Young-caliber season from Steele certainly will boost the Cubs chances at making the playoffs.
Along with adding the other impact players as Steele says, the Cubs chances certainly have been raised..
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