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Trent Thornton
Coverage of Trent Thornton in the Nexus archive.
- After bullpen bruising, Cubs pitchers need to get ready for next call: ‘That’s your job as a reliever’
The Cubs' bullpen struggled after a poor performance against the Blue Jays, with manager Craig Counsell emphasizing that relievers must quickly recover. Key pitchers like Trent Thornton, Caleb Thielbar, and Jacob Webb were criticized for allowing eight runs in the game. Closer Daniel Palencia is sidelined, adding pressure on the bullpen.