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Counsell's Cubs Postseason Rotation Strategy
Cubs manager Craig Counsell keeps postseason rotation decisions fluid until Tuesday.
In brief
Cubs manager Craig Counsell keeps postseason rotation decisions fluid until Tuesday. Counsell delays Cubs' Wild Card Series rotation decisions until after Sunday's game. Originally reported by Mlb.
Counsell's pitching strategy
Cubs manager Craig Counsell prefers detailed information before announcing pitching staff plans for postseason games.
Sunday game results
Cubs beat Red Sox 6-2 in Sunday's 162-game season finale at Tropicana Field.
Gausman's injury status
Kevin Gausman completed bullpen session after left shoulder injury and may start Tuesday's Wild Card Series game.
Imanaga's performance
Shota Imanaga started against Red Sox but worked only one inning with 12 pitches in Sunday's game.
Gausman's readiness
Gausman feels confident pitching in either Game 1 or Game 2 of Wild Card Series but may not be 100% for Tuesday.
Rotation strategy
Counsell emphasizes all 27 outs over starting pitcher decisions for Wild Card Series rotation.
Postseason decisions
Cubs will finalize postseason rotation until after Sunday's game with no set roster until Tuesday.
The bottom line
Counsell delays Cubs' Wild Card Series rotation decisions until after Sunday's game.
