In his last 16 innings, Motte has given up just one run and nine hits and has a 12:2 K:BB. Not coincidentally, he has also earned three saves in that time. The Cubs have been playing around with their bullpen over the last several weeks and Motte may be the closer now, even as nothing official has been announced. After a poor start to the season, Motte's recent strong pitching has lowered his ERA to 2.93 and WHIP to 1.08. Despite Hector Rondon also pitching well, Motte has three saves since June 7 to Rondon's two in that span.