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Despite limited usage, Trent Thornton’s 2.38 ERA and strong leverage-adjusted numbers have kept him in the Cubs’ late‑inning conversation, even as the team wrestles with a volatile middle reliever.
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Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton has opened the season with a string of effective outings, blending a low ERA with an unusually low BABIP. While defensive support and ground‑ball tendencies bolster his numbers, advanced metrics hint at a performance that may be more luck than skill.
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