Why Longtime Cubs Ace Jon Lester Has Never Been More Important to Team

Just because the five-time All-Star and three-time champion won't start this year's opener or that he's coming off a disappointing 2019 season (4.46 ERA) doesn't mean he won't have a major influence on this team's chances to focus and have success on the field this year and, perhaps just as important, off the field as it navigates the COVID-19 risks.