Sun May 04 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Cubs’ Hot Offense Leaves Veteran Turner With Limited Playing Time
**Milwaukee, WI** – Chicago Cubs veteran infielder Justin Turner, signed this offseason to bolster the bench and provide occasional first base coverage, is seeing limited playing time due to the team’s unexpectedly strong offensive performance. Turner, 40, has started only twice since April 15th and is batting .159 with no extra-base hits. Manager David Ross attributes Turner’s lack of at-bats to the team’s overall success and the strong performance of first baseman Michael Busch (.282/.373/.515 slash line, 150 OPS+). Ross acknowledges the difficulty of finding at-bats for players needing to find their rhythm but emphasizes the team’s current offensive strength.
Meanwhile, Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to impress defensively, earning National League Defensive Player of the Month for March/April from Sports Info Solutions. His strong arm and improved accuracy are deterring baserunners, according to Ross.
On the injury front, right-handed pitchers Tyson Miller and Ryan Brasier are progressing in their respective rehab assignments. Miller has yet to allow a run in 6 1/3 innings across five appearances, while Brasier recently threw a bullpen session and will soon begin facing live hitters. The team is still evaluating the recovery timeline for Javier Assad, who reaggravated a left oblique strain.
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