LOS ANGELES — The Chicago Cubs are a week away from the All-Star break, yet two pitchers are already on the verge of reaching career-high workloads.
Right-hander Keegan Thompson and left-hander Justin Steele are among the highlights of an otherwise dismal season for the Cubs. Through the first three-plus months, the consistent pitchers both have an ERA+ of more than 100, which is the league average. Left-hander Drew Smyly, who came off the injured list to start Sunday’s 11-9 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, is the only other Cubs starter above that mark.
Thompson, 27, and Steele, 26, are already approaching uncharted territory with their workload.
