3 Chicago Cubs role changes we would already make after a week of games

We are officially a week into the Major League Baseball regular season and the Chicago Cubs are 2-3 on the season. The Cubs had an Opening Day victory against the Milwaukee Brewers last Thursday but proceeded to lose three consecutive games before blowing out the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.

The biggest question that remains is will the real Cubs' offense please stand up? The Cubs were lifeless during the final two games of their series against the Brewers last weekend but the offense saw a resurgence against the Reds. The Cubs' offensive display against the Reds was probably what the best version of this team will be but they still lack a true power threat.

Addressing that lack of a power threat is one of the three role changes that we would already make for the Cubs.

3 Chicago Cubs role changes we would already make after a week of games - Matt Mervis replaces Eric Hosmer on the Major League roster.

That Eric Hosmer experience takes the life out of a fanbase. Hosmer appears to be off to his typical start to the season as he collected 5 hits in the Cubs' series against the Reds to raise his slash line on the season to .294/.294/.412. Still, Hosmer grades out as a below-average offensive player as he currently has a 88 wRC+ and .304 wOBA.

The Cubs need to call Matt Mervis immediately. Mervis has gotten off to a scorching hot start with the Iowa Cubs this season as he has posted a 180 wRC+ through his first 3 games of the season to go along with 1 home run, 1 double, and 3 RBI. Mervis has also drawn three walks so far this season. The Cubs are in desperate need of a legitimate power threat in the middle of their lineup and Mervis fits the mold.