About two weeks ago, BCB’s Tim Huwe suggested that the Cubs should try lefthander Matt Dermody in the bullpen.
Tim will get his wish tonight, perhaps. The Cubs have called up Dermody and sent Tyson Miller back to the alternate site in South Bend. Adbert Alzolay, who was the 29th man for Saturday’s doubleheader, has also been returned to South Bend.
Dermody pitched briefly for the Blue Jays (28 appearances) in 2016 and 2017, then missed some time with Tommy John surgery. He was lights-out in five appearances this year for the indy league Sugar Land Skeeters, throwing 17u2153 innings with a 0.