The Cubs have been toying with the idea of using a sixth starter in the rotation. And there is reportedly a strong possibility the Cubs will insert LHP Brian Matusz in the rotation for Sunday night against the Mariners.
Kyle Hendricks is currently scheduled to face Felix Hernandez in the series finale with the Mariners.
Brian Matusz was scheduled to start Friday for the Iowa Cubs. Matusz was scratched without an explanation from the front office. Matusz has done well with Iowa and in two starts he’s completed 9 1/3 innings and has allowed two runs on seven hits with three walks and 11 strikeouts (1.