Cactus League report: Julian Merryweather’s comfort with new slider — and Leury García’s hustle impresses new manager

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Cactus League report: Julian Merryweather’s comfort with new slider — and Leury García’s hustle impresses new manager
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Crunch time is approaching, with about two weeks left on the Cactus League schedule. Read today's Cactus League report from M_Montemurro and lamondpope.

Julian Merryweather hopes to slide into bullpen spotCount right-hander Julian Merryweather in the sweeping slider club among the Cubs pitchers.

“There’s not going to be a magical grip that’s going to work better than the other ones. It’s just about how comfortable you are throwing it.” “Julian’s done a nice job of coming in and continuing to work on developing some other weapons and also stay true to who he is,” manager David Ross said. “When he’s healthy, he’s a pretty darn good pitcher and he’s got real electric stuff. Very much a veteran presence to him on the mound. Really pleased so far.”White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech works out during a spring training practice on Feb. 15, 2023.

“He was able to finish and he still had extra. He threw a little bit in the bullpen. I was really pleased with what he’s doing.”The White Sox's Leury Garcia walks to the dugout with his gear before a Cactus League game against the Guardians on March 1, 2023. “Busted his butt on that ball that dropped,” Grifol said. “Mental mistake after that , but I was happy with the way he went about that fly that ended up dropping and he ended up at second base.”[Don’t miss] Team USA needed Tim Anderson’s bat in the lineup — so the shortstop switched to second base in win over CanadaGarcía is looking to bounce back after slashing .210/.233/.267 in 97 games last season.

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