Smith pitched one inning against the Cardinals on Friday, striking out one and giving up a solo homer.

EDGE Analysis

Though Strop could step into the setup role vacated by Pedro Strop (knee), he hasn't pitched particularly well since coming over from the Angels at the trade deadline. In four appearances with the Cubs, he's given up five hits, two walks, and two runs - both on solo shots - and has struck out just one. The Cubs might be better off giving the seventh inning to Justin Grimm, Mike Montgomery, or Travis Wood.