Cubs' Pedro Strop: Activated from DL Friday

Strop (knee) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday.

Analysis:

As expected, Strop will return to the Cubs bullpen prior to Friday's afternoon tilt with the Cardinals. The right-hander is expected to pitch in five games prior to the start of the postseason, so he figures to get plenty of high-leverage work with the season winding down.