MILWAUKEE — There’s little doubt the Cubs could use an experienced backup catcher.

But the need for a reliever before Monday’s 3 p.m. non-waiver deadline could be just as pressing, based on recent developments.

“If I had to bet, I’d bet we’ll do something,” manager Joe Maddon said. “I don’t know if it’s going to be an arm or not.”

As the victories pile up for the Cubs, so do the relief appearances for Carl Edwards Jr. and Pedro Strop, who each are on pace to pitch in 72 games.

“You get on a roll, then you use these guys too much (even if) in a good way,” Maddon said. “When you look for bullpen help, for me, you’re more than likely looking for a high-leverage guy to spread out the work more evenly so you’re not beating up one or two guys.”

Maddon reiterated his faith in Koji Uehara, who allowed a solo home run Thursday to Jose Abreu and a two-run, game-tying homer in the eighth inning to Mark Trumbo of the Orioles on July 14. Opponents are 7-for-20 (.350) with three home runs against Uehara in the second half.

Maddon did admit Abreu and Trumbo are bad matchups for Uehara, whose velocity remains in the 87 mph range.

“He’s fine,” Maddon said. “No loss of faith, but there are certain guys I don’t want to put him against. Sometimes you have to.”

The Blue Jays, who reportedly have relievers Joe Smith and Aaron Loup available, had a scout at Friday’s Cubs-Brewers game. Smith appeared in 16 games for the Cubs last season.

Schwarber sits: Maddon elected to sit Kyle Schwarber for Friday night’s game against Brewers left-hander Brent Suter even though Schwarber hit two home runs and a triple Thursday.

Maddon revealed that Schwarber’s back felt stiff but that he planned to start Jon Jay because of his success against left-handed pitchers.

The left-handed hitting Jay, meanwhile, had no explanation for his .326 batting average and .423 on-base percentage against left-handers entering Friday’s game.

“As soon as they let the ball go, it has to come over the plate,” Jay said. “I heard someone say that when I was little.”

Jay said he was fine after White Sox left-hander David Holmberg hit him with a pitch. The pitch grazed his left shoulder before hitting the ear flap on his helmet.