Cubs' Brian Duensing: Gets touched up Saturday

Duensing allowed five runs on four hits and a walk over 1.1 innings of relief in Saturday's loss to the Reds.

Duensing faltered in his first appearance since being reinstated from the bereavement list Friday. The lefty saw his ERA swell from 4.50 to 6.17, and memories of the pitcher who began the season with 12 consecutive scoreless innings have quickly faded. Duensing should still have a role out of Chicago's bullpen, but his fantasy value seems limited at this point.