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Chicago Cubs Bullpen Depth Takes Hit Following Player Opt-Out

The Chicago Cubs saw one of their bullpen depth options opt-out of his minor league deal on Saturday.

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The Chicago Cubs have lost another bullpen option as one of their pitchers opted out of his minor league deal on Saturday. 

Right-hander Jordan Holloway exercised his opt-out clause on Saturday according to multiple reports. 

Holloway held a 10.29 ERA through 7.0 innings pitched in Triple-A this season. He hasn't looked great, but the righty has a decent pedigree. 

Over the course of three separate seasons, Holloway has compiled a 3.92 ERA over the course of 39.0 innings pitched at the MLB level. He made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Miami Marlins.

The bulk of his Major League innings came during the 2021 MLB season when he threw 36.0 innings of work. 

Chicago may have to look to the trade market if they hope to add depth and rectify their bullpen situation. The Cubs are looking to contend this season and beyond, however the bullpen has been one of the bigger issues that needs to be addressed. 

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KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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