Bergman (0-2) surrendered four hits, two earned runs and a walk over five innings in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cubs.
Making his first start of the season, Bergman matched a career high of seven strikeouts. While he generally pitched effectively, he was done in by back-to-back homers by Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler on his first two pitches in the fourth. He was largely sharp otherwise, throwing 49 of 67 pitches for strikes, and notching first-pitch strikes against 14 of the 19 hitters he faced. Bergman may earned opportunities for additional starts later in the season if the need arises, but he's unlikely to grab another one in the near future if Jon Gray (abdomen) returns as planned.