Why is Thielbar still being used in late innings?

[CubFaninPA]

With all the talent the Cubs just acquired why is Thielbar still being put into games the Cubs hope to win? If they're forced to use him, he should go in as early as possible to give the Cubs more time to make up the runs he will surely give away.

[We Got The Whole 9]

I mean it was 7-1 but yeah its time to cut bait

[mk49]

Because he was very good last year, and Craig wanted/hoped he would get better.  The Cubs had 6 runs lead, and it was good time to use him.  Aside from Zeferjahn, we didn't get any bullpen help at the deadline.  When the guys like Palencia and Milner come back, and/or Rea/Assad move to the pen, I think Thielbar will be gone.  My guess is Milner will replace the lefty RP position, unless they still think Thielbar could be good again (if that's the case, Rolison would go back to Iowa, but I doubt it)

[Bertz]

Homeruns are noisy and that 29% K-rate is generally a lot more meaningful looking forward than the slew of dongs