After the bullpen’s meltdown in October, it hardly came as a surprise when the Chicago Cubs immediately added pitching this offseason. So far, we’re at two starters and four relievers – and we are yet to hit the New Year.
But make no mistake. Theo Epstein and the Cubs front office are far from done. The club needs either another proven rotation arm or one more bullpen piece, depending on what role Mike Montgomery plays heading into 2018. Even with Montgomery in a swingman role, another reliable lefty would make things a lot smoother next year.