DENVER — The Cubs have started three different catchers in their three games. David Ross was behind the plate Sunday when the Cubs opened the season against the Cardinals. Miguel Montero caught Wednesday against the Cardinals, and Wellington Castillo was the starting catcher Friday against the Rockies.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon called it an “awkwardly great situation” and expressed complete confidence it would work out. Indeed, when asked just that, Maddon began his answer with the word “wonderfully.”
Ross and Castillo are right-handed hitters. Montero bats left-handed.
“You have three really good catchers that are able to play,” Maddon said before the Cubs’ 5-1 loss to the Rockies. “Baseball has this cruel way of answering questions for you and creating more time for people. It’s really early in the season, so it can be a little more exaggerating for these particular guys. I get that. But the one thing we’ve talked about from day one is it’s about all of us. It’s not just about one individual.
“I also believe in this awkwardly great situation, it should make everybody more rested and healthy for playoff time this year.
“In the beginning, it always seems like it’s bunched up, and it bothers people. But when the season gets its rhythm and everybody starts to play on a more consistent basis, I think that’ll all work itself out or figure itself out.”