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The bullpen is one of the largest issues plaguing the Chicago Cubs early in the 2025 season. After the Cubs' bullpen blew a game against the Miami Marlins, the concerns there have been heightened.
During a segment on 670 The Score, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer provided an update on the Cubs' pursuit of relief help. Hoyer believes that mid-to-late June is the earliest the Cubs could make a move for a significant reliever.
As a follow-up to the Cubs waiting on reliever help, 670 The Score described Hoyer's plan. "For now, as it pertains to the bullpen woes, the Cubs have to focus on other transactions, getting relievers healthy and working with them to improve, he [Hoyer] says."
With the Cubs' plan to be patient when it comes to acquiring bullpen help, the current crop of relievers needs to step up their game. The Chicago current bullpen has the 12th worst ERA at 4.36, and has blown 8 of their 18 save opportunities.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) and catcher Miguel Amaya (9) shake hands after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Cubs' bullpen is led by veteran Ryan Pressly, who has a 5.71 ERA in 19 appearances and 17.1 innings pitched. He's had 16 appearances without allowing a run, but didn't record an out against the San Francisco Giants while giving up eight earned runs.
One bad outing ballooned his ERA, making his numbers look worse than his performance. Daniel Palencia is similar, as he'd been solid for the Cubs with a 2.30 ERA in 2025. But, in his most recent outing against the Marlins, he gave up a walk-off double after allowing two runners to get on with two outs.
Chicago's bullpen issues go beyond just those two players, as Porter Hodge has a 5.12 ERA, Julian Merryweather has a 5.00 ERA, and Elijah Morgan has a 12.27 ERA. While they all have different innings pitched, the Cubs' bullpen issues have come at the worst times.
In the meantime, the current Cubs bullpen needs to improve, and quickly. Whether it's through in-house improvements or additions elsewhere, the Cubs need their bullpen to improve before mid-to-late June. There is a clear need in the bullpen for the Cubs, and while Hoyer recognized the need, the Cubs don't plan to address it until mid-to-late June.
In the meantime, the current Cubs bullpen needs to improve quickly. Whether it's through in-house improvements or additions elsewhere, the Cubs need their bullpen to improve before mid-to-late June.
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During a segment on 670 The Score, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer provided an update on the Cubs' pursuit of relief help. Hoyer believes that mid-to-late June is the earliest the Cubs could make a move for a significant reliever.
As a follow-up to the Cubs waiting on reliever help, 670 The Score described Hoyer's plan. "For now, as it pertains to the bullpen woes, the Cubs have to focus on other transactions, getting relievers healthy and working with them to improve, he [Hoyer] says."
With the Cubs' plan to be patient when it comes to acquiring bullpen help, the current crop of relievers needs to step up their game. The Chicago current bullpen has the 12th worst ERA at 4.36, and has blown 8 of their 18 save opportunities.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) and catcher Miguel Amaya (9) shake hands after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Cubs' bullpen is led by veteran Ryan Pressly, who has a 5.71 ERA in 19 appearances and 17.1 innings pitched. He's had 16 appearances without allowing a run, but didn't record an out against the San Francisco Giants while giving up eight earned runs.
One bad outing ballooned his ERA, making his numbers look worse than his performance. Daniel Palencia is similar, as he'd been solid for the Cubs with a 2.30 ERA in 2025. But, in his most recent outing against the Marlins, he gave up a walk-off double after allowing two runners to get on with two outs.
Chicago's bullpen issues go beyond just those two players, as Porter Hodge has a 5.12 ERA, Julian Merryweather has a 5.00 ERA, and Elijah Morgan has a 12.27 ERA. While they all have different innings pitched, the Cubs' bullpen issues have come at the worst times.
In the meantime, the current Cubs bullpen needs to improve, and quickly. Whether it's through in-house improvements or additions elsewhere, the Cubs need their bullpen to improve before mid-to-late June. There is a clear need in the bullpen for the Cubs, and while Hoyer recognized the need, the Cubs don't plan to address it until mid-to-late June.
In the meantime, the current Cubs bullpen needs to improve quickly. Whether it's through in-house improvements or additions elsewhere, the Cubs need their bullpen to improve before mid-to-late June.
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