Performance Analysis Game Strategy Clay Holmes Bullpen Management José Alvarado James Karinchak Mason Thompson Left-Handed Pitchers Alex Vesia Jalen Beeks Injury Reports Angel Perdomo, Colin Holderman Shelby Miller Kenley Jansen Rich Hill Liam Hendriks Drew Smith Middle-Innings Situations Bullpen Struggles Team Strengths and Weaknesses Closer Role Nick Ramirez Late-Inning Relief Lefty-On-Lefty Matchups Carlos Estevez Cade Denton Alexis Diaz ERA Kaleb Ort Pitching Performance Firemen Drew Pomeranz Hunter Brown Performance Metrics Home Runs Combined Shutout Saves Relief Group Overworked Unavailable Pitchers Gray Andrew Heaney, Joe Mantiply Pitching Depth Aroldis Chapman Career Performance Jake Cousins Marika Lyszczyk Fastball Velocity Player Profiles Game Contributions Clayton Beeter Role and Strategy Closer Roles Drake Fellows Tommy John Surgery Brad Keller Jacob Webb Camilo Doval David Bednar Strikeouts and Saves Jeff Hoffman Craig Kimbrel Angel Zerpa Alex Lange Josh Taylor High-Leverage Situations Tayler Saucedo Danny Coulombe Strikes
The move underscores Chicago's offseason focus on cost-controlled bullpen depth through short-term, incentive-laden contracts.
