3 Chicago Cubs players who have no business being on the postseason roster

Cubs who have no business being on the postseason roster: Keegan Thompson

Chicago's pitching staff is all over the place, but they are getting healthy at the right time. The Cubs have a decent rotation led by Justin Steele and Kyle Hendricks. Marcus Stroman has worked his way back into some role, though that has yet to be decided by David Ross and Co. Even Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks are pitching well when called upon.

This leaves a long reliever like Keegan Thompson on the outside looking in. Thompson has not been pitching well, and has an ERA near eight in his last seven appearances. That's not going to cut it come the postseason, especially with one of Wicks and Assad likely taking his spot in that opener role, if Chicago chooses to employ it.

The Cubs postseason rotation, at least in the Wild Card round, should consist of Steele, Hendricks and perhaps Stroman if he's good for the innings. If not, then expect Assad or Wicks to pitch on a short leash, with the other taking over in the middle innings if necessary.