Despite rumors about the Chicago Cubs looking to the trade market to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the team may have to look no further than its Triple-A affiliate in Iowa.
According to Chris Kuc of the the Chicago Tribune, help could come in the form of veteran left-hander Brian Matusz. The Cubs signed Matusz to a minor league deal in June following his release by the Atlanta Braves. With Travis Wood as the only left-hander currently in the Cubs' bullpen, Matusz could be an intriguing option if he can regain his form from last season, when he held left-handed hitters to a .