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• Cubs' Michael Busch: Off to fast start

  26D ago • By RotoWire

  Busch went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. Busch is now 4-for-6 overall through two spring training appearances with three RBI. The 27-year-old is entrenched as Chicago's top option at first base, though the recent addition of Justin Turner gives the Cubs a veteran alternative. The two could work in a platoon to start the year with the lefty-hitting Busch serving on the strong side, but a prolonged slump by either player could swing playing time more in the opposite direction.

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• Cubs' Michael Busch: Gets potential platoon partner

  30D ago • By RotoWire

  Busch could form a platoon with the newly signed Justin Turner at first base in 2025, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. Busch, a left-handed hitter, would presumably be on the strong side of a platoon with Turner, who bats from the right side and would likely be deployed against southpaws. The veteran Turner is also an option to see time at DH. While Busch still appears to be locked into a fairly sizeable role, Turner represents an option with an extensive and successful body of work at the MLB level. If Busch gets off to a slow start, Turner could see his role grow at his teammate's expense.

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• Cubs' Michael Busch: Not an option at third base

  12/17/2024 • By RotoWire

  Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated Tuesday that Busch is not under consideration to play third base and will instead remain focused on first base, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. The Cubs have an opening at the hot corner following the trade of Isaac Paredes and Busch has some experience at third base. However, the team views Busch as a potential Gold Glove-caliber first baseman and wants him to remain there. Top prospect Matt Shaw looks to be the current favorite to start at third base.

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• Cubs' Michael Busch: Remaining out Wednesday

  09/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  Busch (triceps) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies. Busch departed Tuesday's game early after getting hit in the arm by a pitch, and he'll now take a day off to recover during Wednesday's series finale. His absence will put Cody Bellinger at first base, opening up right field for Kevin Alcantara to make his MLB debut while batting ninth.

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• Cubs' Michael Busch: Resting Saturday

  09/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  Busch isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Colorado. Although Busch has gone 8-for-17 with two homers and seven RBI over his last four games, the Cubs will sit him down for Saturday's contest while Patrick Wisdom starts at first base and bats sixth.

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