Cubs Get Back One Of Their Top Relievers – But Did They DFA the Right Guy?

Craig Counsell might cry tears of joy. After weeks of seemingly nothing but injury updates for his bullpen, the Chicago Cubs manager will finally welcome back one of his top relievers.

Cubs Get Back One Of Their Top Relievers – But Did They DFA the Right Guy?. Craig Counsell might cry tears of joy. After weeks of seemingly nothing but injury updates for his bullpen, the Chicago Cubs manager will finally welcome back one of his top relievers. The Cubs officially activated Caleb Thielbar from the 15-day IL. The news comes over three weeks since the lefty's last appearance for the big league squad. Thielbar pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 23, but didn't even last an inning after throwing 14 pitches and giving up a homer. Thielbar has been recovering from a mild hamstring strain. He finally appeared in a rehab assignment for the South Bend Cubs on May 16, where he threw one full inning of work. Thielbar struck out two batters but also gave up a walk and allowed a hit. Nevertheless, time has been of the es...