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Chicago Cubs’ bullpen is taking on a whole new look

By Sayre Bedinger

Jul 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers in the eleventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers in the eleventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 10, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Mike Montgomery (37) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Mike Montgomery (37) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Montgomery

When the Cubs made the trade with the Mariners for Mike Montgomery, it’s likely they knew they also had a good shot of getting Chapman from the Yankees.

That being said, I think there are plans for Montgomery to have a significant role in this Cubs bullpen, and it’s likely going to be a guy who can pair with Travis Wood (who we’ll talk about later) to give the Cubs a spot starter if they need, to give them some long relief if they need, or to come in and face tough lefties.

Against Montgomery this season, left-handed hitters are posting a .168/.269/.254 slash line against him.

Not bad.

He had an anti-climactic debut for the Cubs, giving up a three-run shot, but he’ll settle in and find his role.

Next: Nathan

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