NL Central: Pedro Ramírez gets a regular role in Chicago
Aug 21 2026
The Cubs are finally gaining a bit of ground on the Brewers, sitting 4.5 games back of the Brewers heading into a three-game series this weekend in Seattle. They currently sit atop the wild card standings with a six-game lead over the Padres, who occupy the last wild card spot heading into play on Thursday.
They will need to try and make up more ground in the division without their starting shortstop for about a month. Dansby Swanson hit the injured list with an oblique issue over the weekend.
One man's injury is another's path to playing time, and in this case rookie Pedro Ramírez will get the first shot at everyday playing time. Ramírez turned 22 in April and has been excellent for the Cubs since he was called up. He's...
Almost!
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