Justin Wilson RP BOS Sun 8/12/18 11:27 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (4-3) snagged the win in Sunday's comeback win over the Nationals. He retired the only two batters he faced with one strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson relieved an ineffective Brandon Kintzler in the top of the ninth inning and kept Washington to just two runs in the frame and a 3-0 lead. The lefty then picked up a surprise win when the Cubs walked off the Nationals in the bottom of the inning on a David Bote grand slam. Wilson has been better this season after a rough debut with the Cubs last year, as he now has a 3.22 ERA through 44.2 innings.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sun 7/22/18 10:35 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (3-3) was tagged with the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Cardinals. He allowed two earned runs on two walks and did not retire a batter.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson came on to start the ninth inning with the game tied 3-3. He can be forgiven for walking the red-hot Matt Carpenter, but the lefty then walked Harrison Bader before getting the hook. The runs would come around to score, saddling Wilson with the loss. Despite the hiccup, the 30-year-old still has a solid 3.18 ERA this season, which is a vast improvement over the 5.09 mark he posted in 23 games with the Cubs last year following a July trade.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sun 7/1/18 1:19 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (2-2) picked up the win Saturday against the Twins. He pitched a scoreless inning of relief with one strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson struggled in Friday's game, giving up three hits and a run while retiring just two hitters, but he was much better Saturday. The 30-year-old now carries a 3.18 ERA and has been a fairly reliable left-handed option out of Chicago's bullpen this season after posting a rough 5.10 ERA with the Cubs last year after arriving via trade.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Tue 6/19/18 10:16 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (1-2) blew the save and took the loss in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, allowing two earned runs on two hits and a walk over an inning of work.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson got the save opportunity with Brandon Morrow (back) unavailable, and he couldn't shut the door. The lefty was within one out of escaping with the save, but pinch-hitter Kyle Farmer delivered a two-run double to put Los Angeles up 4-3. Wilson still carries a solid 2.73 ERA, and he could get additional save opportunities if Morrow has to miss any extended time, though Steve Cishek and Pedro Strop figure to be in the mix from the right side, too.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sat 5/19/18 10:09 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's win over the Reds, walking one and striking out three. He lowered his season ERA to 3.12.
EDGE Analysis
Since allowing four earned runs in 0.2 innings on April 12, Wilson has logged a 1.64 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 11 innings of work with 12 strikeouts. During this stretch, he's only been scored upon twice in 12 appearances.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sat 5/12/18 12:39 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson retired both batters he faced in Friday's win over the White Sox, which extended his scoreless inning streak to 4.1 and lowered his ERA to 3.86.
EDGE Analysis
While 4.1 scoreless innings isn't overly impressive, it's a good sign for Wilson, who has mostly struggled since joining the Cubs last summer. Since a four-run implosion on April 12, the lefty has a 2.35 ERA with a 10.6 K/9. He remains the top left-handed option out of Chicago's bullpen.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Thu 4/12/18 8:32 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson gave up four earned runs while retiring just two batters in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. He allowed three hits and three walks.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson was entirely ineffective in this one, as he gave up a three-run home run and a solo home run in the seventh inning. Through his first 6.1 innings of work this season, Wilson has a disappointing 5.68 ERA and 1.89 WHIP, though he hadn't allowed an earned run before this implosion. The Cubs are counting on Wilson to be a key left-handed reliever, but he's mostly struggled since joining the team before the trade deadline last summer.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Mon 3/12/18 1:46 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson has lowered his leg kick during the offseason to help with his command, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson struggled after coming over to the Cubs last season in a July trade, posting a 5.09 ERA and 19 walks in 17.2 innings. The focus on command seems to be working so far for the lefty, as he has yet to walk a batter through four Cactus League appearances. If Wilson can limit the walks during the regular season, he could pitch more like he did before the trade last year, when he had a 2.68 ERA with the Tigers.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Thu 3/8/18 1:25 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson could pick up occasional save opportunities on days when closer Brandon Morrow needs rest this season, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cubs manager Joe Maddon identified both Wilson and Steve Cishek as options to spell Morrow when needed. Wilson saved 13 games for the Tigers last season, so he has some experience in the role. He could get an extended look at closer if Morrow went down, but as the team's top left-handed option in the bullpen, Wilson will likely stick in a situational role, with Cishek and others like Carl Edwards and Pedro Strop probably getting most of the save opportunities in place of Morrow.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sun 3/4/18 10:47 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson has dropped mechanical changes he made after being acquired by the Cubs last July and has been sharp so far this spring, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson mostly struggled after being shipped to Chicago last season, posting a 5.09 ERA for the Cubs versus a 2.68 ERA with the Tigers. So far this spring, Wilson has retired six of the seven batters he's faced. It's of course a small sample size, but it's a good sign, as the Cubs are counting on Wilson to be a key left-handed reliever out of their bullpen.