{"id":3609,"date":"2026-06-01T21:25:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=3609"},"modified":"2026-06-01T21:25:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:25:33","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-report-chicago-pressure-mounts-as-the-cubs-are-urged-to-make-a-painful-call-on-a-former-top-prospect-a-decision-like-this-could-force-the-front-office-to-choose-between-patience-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=3609","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 REPORT: CHICAGO PRESSURE MOUNTS AS THE CUBS ARE URGED TO MAKE A PAINFUL CALL ON A FORMER TOP PROSPECT. A decision like this could force the front office to choose between patience, roster reality, and the harsh truth of a win-now season. 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(Photo by Justin K. Aller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs are receiving some good starting pitching news with the announcement by Craig Counsell that Matthew Boyd will be rejoining the team on Monday. The reports indicate that Matthew Boyd has had a very good rehab stint, and there\u2019s no need for another start in the minors. However, the good news for the Cubs and their southpaw starter could push back the development of another younger pitcher.<\/p>\n<p>CBSSports wrote (on June 1): \u201cAccording to Marquee Sports Network, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he received good feedback from Boyd\u2019s rehab start and noted that the lefty is set to rejoin the team in Chicago on Monday. Though Boyd had been expected to make one more rehab start to get further stretched out before returning from the 15-day injured list, the Cubs could elect to activate him early to make an abbreviated start during this weekend\u2019s series versus the Giants if he checks out well during his upcoming bullpen session.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs may be forced to make a difficult decision on pitcher Jordan Wicks, who was once a top prospect in the Cubs system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More MLB on Heavy: Chicago Cubs Announce Matthew Boyd Injury News on Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What Should the Cubs Do with Jordan Wicks<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6061044\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278494529_8746a1.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Cubs Urged to Make Difficult Decision on Former Top Prospect\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6061044\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6061044\">GettyST LOUIS, MISSOURI \u2013 MAY 31: Jordan Wicks #36 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 31, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jordan Wicks has pitched parts of four seasons with the Chicago Cubs and has very underwhelming numbers. He has 101.1 total innings to his name with a 5.86 ERA to go along with. In 2026, Wicks has surrendered 11 earned runs in 6.1 innings, and the most recent one was against the St. Louis Cardinals, where Wicks gave up three earned runs in 2.0 innings.<\/p>\n<p>In just 19 starts, Wicks has tallied a bWAR of -1.1. His career WHIP exceeds 1.5000, and it\u2019s fair to assume that he might be headed back down to the minors.<\/p>\n<p>With the recent news that Matthew Boyd is set to return from his knee injury, where does that leave Wicks on the roster? He isn\u2019t really a starter, and do the Cubs really want to trust him in a leverage spot in the bullpen, given the amount of runs he\u2019s given up? Probably not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers Star Pitcher Reveals Horrible Comments Directed at His Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Jordan Wicks Former Prospect Status<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6061078\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=741\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=150,108 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=300,215 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=768,550 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=1024,734 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=1536,1101 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=2048,1468 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=741,531 741w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=780,559 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=425,305 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=236,169 236w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=251,180 251w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2277747566.jpg?resize=209,150 209w\" alt=\"Cubs Urged to Make Difficult Decision on Former Top Prospect\" width=\"741\" height=\"531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6061078\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6061078\">GettyPITTSBURGH, PA \u2013 MAY 26: Jordan Wicks #36 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 26, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>FanSided.com\u2019s Mark Powell recently explained Jordan Wicks prospect status and his potential future status with the Cubs:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce the Cubs No. 7 prospect per Baseball America, Chicago starting pitcher Jordan Wicks has had an up-and-down early career in the Windy City. Wicks made his second start of the season on Sunday night against the St. Louis Cardinals but suffered an eerily similar result: a quick hook and, ultimately, a defeat. The Cubs may lack pitching depth, but every time Wicks takes the mound they\u2019re at a severe disadvantage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another option, of course, is trading Jordan Wicks, but the Cubs likely wouldn\u2019t get much for him. Wicks is 26-years-old, and the Cubs used a first-round draft pick on him in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf Wicks isn\u2019t careful he\u2019s going to find himself back in Triple-A Iowa sooner rather than later. Unlike his last start against the Pirates \u2014 in which he gave up five runs in the first inning \u2014 Wicks had some fight in him. The Cardinals had a far lower barrel rate this on Sunday than Pittsburgh did just one Wicks start prior. None of it mattered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the MLB trade deadline nears, the Cubs are perhaps one of the most interesting teams to keep an eye on because of their need for pitching help and aspirations of winning the NL Pennant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More MLB on Heavy: Boston Red Sox Urged to Trade MLB All-Star to Diamondbacks After Recent String of Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TJ French covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience. Follow TJ French on X: @tj_french5 More about TJ French<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Cubs may be at a cross roads with former top prospect Jordan Wicks. 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