Jon Lester

Cubs announce Jon Lester as 2019 opening day starter on Monday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester will start against the Texas Rangers on March 28th.

What It Means:

Lester will make his eighth career opening day start and his fourth in a Cubs' uniform. In 32 starts last season, the veteran starter rebounded from a rough 2017 with a 3.32 ERA in 181.7 innings pitched.

For the 2019 upcoming season, our models project Lester to produce a 3.95 ERA and 164 strikeouts in 187.0 innings pitched.