Here comes Kimbrel: Closer expected to join Cubs Thursday

Here comes Craig Kimbrel.

Cubs fans can get used to hearing those words, as the closer is on his way to Chicago, the team confirmed Wednesday evening.

Kimbrel wrapped up his minor-league rehab stint with a scoreless outing Tuesday and is expected to be activated ahead of Thursday's homestand finale against the Atlanta Braves, the team he began his career with.

There is no word yet on what the corresponding roster move will be, as the Cubs have a very tough decision on their hands. Unless a trade or injury pops up, the move very well might be sending rookie Adbert Alzolay back down to the minor leagues.

The Cubs have been operating with a six-man rotation recently, with Alzolay making his first…