Colin Rea has been reinforcement Cubs' rotation needed

Though it’s only been three starts, Colin Rea has been the reinforcement that the Cubs’ rotation needed.

It’ll be on internal options until the trade deadline creeps closer and Jed Hoyer’s front office can shop for a top-of-the-rotation arm to help combat the loss of Justin Steele, who’s out for the season after having elbow surgery.

Rea was the first in-house arm called on to join the starting staff in Steele’s absence, making the move from the bullpen, and he’s performed very well, with just two runs allowed in three starts.