Cubs focused on sorting out bullpen depth over next month
Chicago's relief corps remains unsettled, with the organization prioritizing bullpen evaluation as a key near-term focus.
Cubs beat reporter Patrick Mooney reports that the next month for Chicago centers on determining which relievers the team can rely on. The bullpen has been an area of uncertainty, prompting the organization to use upcoming games as an extended audition period. No specific roster moves or injuries were cited, but the framing suggests the current bullpen configuration is not yet settled. This could influence how manager decisions and roster construction unfold over the coming weeks.
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