Chicago Cubs: Mike Montgomery ready for return to bullpen

The Chicago Cubs’ lefty reliever Mike Montgomery has completed his rehab assignment and is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list today. Who will the Cubs move to make room for him in the ‘pen?

Mike Montgomery has been a pivotal part of the Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff over the last few years, providing a solid left-handed bullpen arm and often being inserted into the rotation in place of an injured starter. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 6 with a left lat strain.

Now, after four rehab outings (and the birth of a new child), Montgomery has been deemed healthy by team doctors and is preparing to return to the big leagues once the Cubs decide who to move to make room…