Keegan Thompson has earned his spot in the Cubs’ rotation

When it comes to figuring out what the Cubs want to do with Keegan Thompson, one thing has remained constant for the second-year right-hander: he’s willing to do whatever the staff asks of him.

Yes, Thompson is fine taking on any role for the pitching staff, which he has done admirably the entire season. But once the Cubs return from the All-Star break next week, there’s only one role that the team should be using Thompson in — as a full-time starting pitcher.