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Michael Busch

#29 1B / Chi. Cubs / EXP: 2YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 lb Age: 27 College: North Carolina Bats/Throws -/-

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  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Sitting against southpaw

    Michael Busch is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.The lefty-hitting Busch will get his first game off of the season while the Diamondbacks send a southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the hill for a day game after a night game. Justin Turner will fill in for Busch at first base.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Off to fast start

    Michael 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 Chicago 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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Gets potential platoon partner

    Michael 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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Not an option at third base

    Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated Tuesday that Michael 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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Walks four times

    Michael Busch went 0-for-1 with four walks during Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings.Busch didn't generate a hit in the final series of the regular season. going 0-for-7 across the three-game set against Cincinnati. However, he did walk four times in Sunday's regular-season finale. It was just his sixth game with multiple walks this season and the performance set a career high in the category. The 26-year-old finishes 2024 with a .248/.335/.440 slash line, 21 home runs, 65 RBI and 73 runs scored.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Back in action Friday

    Michael Busch (triceps) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's contest against the Reds.Busch missed one game with a sore triceps as a result of a hit-by-pitch, but he's feeling well enough to play after Thursday's team off day. Cody Bellinger is at first base in this one while Kevin Alcantara handles right field.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Remaining out Wednesday

    Michael Busch (triceps) isn't in the Chicago 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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Exits after HBP

    Michael Busch was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies after getting hit in the arm by a pitch, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.Busch was able to remain in the game to run the bases after getting plunked, but he didn't take the field once the Chicago Cubs went back out on defense. He managed to escape the incident with only a bruise, per Montemurro, making it unlikely he sits down for an extended period of time.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Ends slump with homer

    Michael Busch went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sundays' 5-0 win over the Nationals.Busch entered Sunday 0-for-11 over his last four games. He snapped the slump with a pair of extra-base hits, including a fourth-inning solo shot that gave the Chicago Cubs a 3-0 lead. He's been a bit streaky this year, but Busch has been able to put up decent power numbers with 21 homers, 65 RBI and a .448 slugging percentage. He's added 28 doubles, two stolen bases, 72 runs scored and a .252 batting average over 147 contests, mostly in a strong-side platoon role.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Sitting down Thursday

    Michael Busch isn't in the Chicago Cubs' lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.After going 1-for-10 with an RBI and four strikeouts during Chicago's previous series against Oakland, Busch will take a seat to begin the Cubs' four-game set with Washington. Patrick Wisdom will cover first base in his stead and bat sixth.

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