The Kansas City Royals are currently without a left-handed pitcher in their bullpen, but newcomer Luke Little could change that.

The Chicago Cubs say goodbye to a former first-rounder, as left-hander Luke Little has been claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals. Little had been designated for assignment by Chicago three days prior.The Cubs had overhauled their pitching staff at the trade deadline. They acquired Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman, Braxton Garrett, and Ryan Zeferjahn. […] The post Cubs Lose 4-Year MLB Reliever to Royals on Waivers appeared first on HEAVY.

Plagued by skyrocketing walk rates and diminished control, the once-promising southpaw heads to Knoxville to rediscover his command after struggling through a statistically grueling stretch at Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago bolsters its bullpen with fresh left-handed arms. Luke Little returns amidst control concerns, while Ryan Rolison aims to prove his dominant Triple-A performance.

Command concerns plague Luke Little’s quest for a Cubs bullpen spot. Can he conquer walks to secure his Opening Day roster bid?

Can Luke Little seize the final bullpen spot? His high walk rate is a hurdle, but his strikeout potential offers a tantalizing glimpse of promise.