Chicago Cubs’ bullpen is taking on a whole new look

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 8, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Trevor Cahill (53) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 8, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Trevor Cahill (53) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Cahill

Cahill is currently on the 15-day disabled list but has been used quite a bit out of the ‘pen for the Cubs this season.

Over 41 innings, he has a 3.07 ERA and has lost three games for the Cubs. It’s not ideal, but he’s human. The thing that is probably the issue with Cahill is that he hasn’t done anything overly spectacular, nothing that would be deemed irreplaceable.

The Cubs might not use Cahill as much anymore with the emergence of Edwards Jr. and the additions they have made, but he’s a guy that could come in and give them some innings when they need it. The question is whether or not they are willing to deal with his inconsistency.

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