PHOENIX -- The Cubs' last five saves have been recorded by five pitchers, including one who was released by the D-backs a month ago (Jorge De La Rosa) and another who spent a long time in the Minors trying to not be released by the Cubs (Jesse Chavez). It's just part of the mix-and-match effort the club will utilize for now.
The good news is that Pedro Strop, who had been handling most of the save situations but injured his right hamstring on Sept. 13, said he expects to pitch in regular-season games.