The bullpen for the Chicago Cubs is massively overworked. It feels like Brandon Kintzler and Steve Cishek pitch six times a week. It’s become a three-man bullpen with Kyle Ryan also emerging. Epstein went out and acquired Derek Holland and David Phelps. Carl Edwards Jr. was also traded to the Padres for a change of scenery.
Holland has absolutely dominated left-handed hitters this season, holding them to just a .177/.270/.190 slash line. Holland has allowed one extra-base hit in 91 plate appearances against left-handers.