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Cubs may need to rely on a more complete Carl Edwards Jr. with Pedro Strop's status uncertain

MESA, Ariz. - The smile on Carl Edwards Jr.'s face Wednesday morning reflected his confidence in taking the next step toward becoming a complete reliever.

Edwards' recent mastery of the strike zone could represent the finishing touches in his development at a time the Cubs might need to lean on him more. Pedro Strop - who was filling in as closer while Brandon Morrow rehabs from elbow surgery - is nursing a left

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