Cubs News: Maddon announces pitching rotation order |
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon announced on Tuesday that veteran starting pitcher
Jon Lester will get the nod for Opening Day against the Miami Marlins.
On Wednesday, Maddon relayed to the media that he has finalized the Cubs rotation and following Lester, it will be Kyle Hendricks, Yu Darvish, Jose Quintana, and lastly newcomer Tyler Chatwood. This rotation is one of the best in the majors with the additions of Yu Darvish and Tyler Chatwood this offseason. "We thought this was the right way to roll right now," Maddon said to the media. "Of course, Jonny Lester deserves to be the guy. Kyle, his day will come when he gets that opportunity (Opening Day starter)." The Cubs currently have three pitchers in Lester, Darvish, and Quintana that were Opening Day starters last season. Order of operations. #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/pHJVDVrYgL
