The Cubs have added lefty reliever Derek Holland to the active roster a day after acquiring him from the Giants for cash considerations. Holland has a rough stat line this season and lost his starting role as a result, but he’s been murder on left-handed hitters after honing his repertoire. He could be a sneaky good pickup if he maintains that pace and is deployed correctly, something Theo Epstein spoke to Friday in Milwaukee.
“He’s throwing the ball really, really well against lefties,” Epstein said. “It’s been a long track record of success against lefties, especially this year.