6 years agoChicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring), who has been out with a right hamstring strain since last Thursday, is making progress and said on Wednesday that he expects to return to game action by the end of the regular season. "Everything is pain-free. We're not trying to do too much," Strop said. "We're letting that thing heal. We're going to do whatever is possible to do." Manager Joe Maddon will continue to mix and match in the ninth inning with both Strop and Brandon Morrow (biceps) sidelined, but Justin Wilson may be the favorite as a closer option in the ninth inning. However, Jesse Chavez and Jorge De La Rosa are options as well. Chavez has a 1.44 ERA with three saves in 27 games with the Cubs, while De La Rosa has a 1.59 ERA and one save in 13 outings.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat