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Cubs Give Pete Crow-Armstrong a Three-Day Reset During Slump

Manager Craig Counsell describes the pause as a planned break ahead of the season's final weeks.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts after striking out against the Brewers on Aug. 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong takes a ball high during an at-bat against the Braves in the second inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Chicago sat Pete Crow-Armstrong on Tuesday and Wednesday and paired it with Thursday’s off day to create three days between starts.
  • Counsell emphasized the move is not injury-related, framing it as a physical and mental breather.
  • The 23-year-old’s production has tailed off since August, including a .163 average with limited extra-base damage since Aug. 1.
  • Crow-Armstrong had been one of the Cubs’ most-used players, entering the week tied for the team lead with 135 games played.
  • Willi Castro and Kevin Alcántara covered center field during the pause, and Counsell cited a similar recent break for Kyle Tucker that preceded a surge.