I’m writing this article thinking the answer is “No,” but let’s examine the pros and cons of the Cubs signing free-agent reliever Craig Kimbrel.
First, I’m not the only one thinking this. This mlb.com article lists the Cubs as one of six teams that “need Kimbrel the most.” In this Ken Rosenthal article in The Athletic, he writes that Kimbrel could be a “difference-maker” (after first suggesting that the Cubs could be sellers later this year if they are out of contention near the deadline).
The Cubs bullpen has been mostly awful this year, although they are now on an 11-inning scoreless streak over the last two games.