5 biggest X-factors for the Chicago Cubs heading into the 2023 season

5 biggest X-factors for the Chicago Cubs heading into the 2023 season - Hayden Wesneski

The hype could not be any higher than it is right now for Hayden Wesneski. A good season from Hayden Wesneski can potentially take the Cubs from an alright team to a good team.

Wesneski has the kind of stuff that you want out of any MLB starting pitcher. With Wesneski in the starting rotation for the Cubs, the Cubs are setting themselves in a position for a potential future ace in the making.

Going into this season we knew the Cubs had four solid major league starters, but the fifth starter was always in question. After a couple of solid appearances last year and a great spring training, the Cubs could potentially have one of their best pitchers in Wesneski.

A lot of things will have to go right early for Wesneski, but we have already seen the potential and know what he can be. At this point, I think you could consider Wesneski one of the early favorites for National League rookie of the year.