"Drew Rasmussen has been scratched from today's start with his wife, Stevie, expecting their second child. Mason Englert will open today's game."
"Drew Rasmussen is intermittently a stud, so missing him in this series is already a net positive for the Cubs."
"The Rays' bullpen - yesterday notwithstanding - has generally struggled this year, so you'd like to believe it's a boost to the Cubs' bats today if they get to face nothing but relievers."
"The Cubs, while wishing the Rasmussen family nothing but the best, can take advantage of the situation. The bats could use any help they can get right now."
Drew Rasmussen will not start against the Cubs due to personal reasons, which is advantageous for the Cubs. The Rays' bullpen has struggled this season, and the Cubs may benefit from facing relievers. The Rays used four relievers in their previous game, potentially impacting their performance in the current series. The Cubs are looking for a boost in their batting performance and hope to capitalize on this opportunity.
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