The Phillies have made no bones on their need for another left-hander in the bullpen.

They couldn't acquire one before last Thursday's trading deadline.

But upon activating Kerry Wood from the DL today, the Cubs just designated veteran lefty Scott Eyre for assignment.

Eyre has battled a groin injury this season, but it probably worth considering. He's 5-4 with a 3.31 ERA in the three seasons prior to this year.

From last August until June, he set a Cubs team record with 33 consecutive scoreless innings.

Phils assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.: "We might have interest in him."