Rain Pushes Cubs–Mets Game to August 6

The baseball calendar got a splash of rain, pushing the Cubs‑Mets clash to August 6. This shift means Toronto’s usual starter, Dylan Cease, will likely start Monday’s opener against the Astros instead of his planned series with the Mets. As a result, Shane Bieber will have to wait until Tuesday’s home game at Rogers Centre for his first start back from the injured list. Shane Bieber returned after a two‑month layoff due to back and arm trouble, but his first outing was shaky. He struggled with the strike zone, issued several walks, and allowed four runs in his first frame on 36 pitches. Because of this uneven performance, fantasy managers may hesitate to rely on him for a game against the Cubs on Monday.The Mets’ pitcher, Shota Imanaga, faced the Mets in a two‑start week that ends with a road game against the Brewers. He allowed five hits, walked one batter, and struck out three. In his last start against the Rockies, he left with a 1‑0 lead but was taken out before securing the win. He now carries a 4. 26 ERA heading into his next outing against the Blue Jays. Senga’s return to New York’s rotation is uncertain. After a tough early season and a recent rehab start that was cut short by nerve irritation, he has shown flashes of potential in deeper leagues. His last Double‑A game was strong, but the team still needs to decide his exact role before calling him back to the majors. Overall, the rain‑induced postponement reshapes several pitching plans and leaves fantasy owners with new decisions about who to start in the coming games.