Brandon Kintzler hits the IL; Pedro Strop returns from IL

August 6, 2019

Chicago Cubs – The Cubs placed Brandon Kintzler on the 10-day IL and activated Pedro Strop from the IL. We’ll put Strop at the top of the committee for now, but know that he could be eased into high-leverage innings. Joe Maddon even said that tonight will be a juggling match in the late innings. David Phelps may be in line for another save with Steve Cishek having thrown 31 pitches last night and Strop just activated.

Updated hierarchy: *Strop | Phelps | Cishek.
* = closer-by-committee