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Upon losing Craig Kimbrel, Andrew Chafin and Ryan Tepera at the deadline, there has been a gaping hole in the back of the Chicago Cubs bullpen to say the least. Right now the toughest thing about replacing Kimbrel isn’t finding the right guy, it’s about the Cubs’ limited save opportunities in general. In fact, since the All-Star break, the Cubs have only had three save opportunities. When you’re setting franchise record losing streaks, they’re few and far between.
The best way to break down who could be most deserving is simply by looking at players’ numbers, specifically since losing the big three in the back end of the bullpen.