CHICAGO -- The Cubs clinched a postseason berth Wednesday night for the fourth time in four seasons. The accomplishment, as well as Albert Almora Jr.s walk-off single in the 10th inning, somewhat masked one of their biggest uncertainties moving forward -- their bullpen.
The Cubs have been without de facto closer Pedro Strop since he went down with a left hamstring strain on Sept. 13. On most days before getting hurt, Strop filled the vacancy left by closer Brandon Morrow, who's been on the disabled list since July 18 and is officially out for the year.