Cubs Swap Hard-Throwing Pitchers in Bullpen

OK, so I just wrote about the Cubs calling up Keegan Thompson to replace Julian Merryweather in the bullpen as the veteran righty is going on the 15-day injured list. A bit surprised that it wasn’t Daniel Palencia getting the promotion, but it turns out that Palencia is being called up after all.

However, this seems at least a tiny bit confusing because the Cubs are sending rookie Jack Neely back to Triple-A. The only explanation is that the Cubs want as many fresh arms in the bullpen...