US EditionCubs RHP Javier Assad to make rehab start on Wednesday
- Wednesday, Javier Assad, right-handed pitcher, is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Iowa, returning from a troublesome left oblique injury.
- In the 2024 season, Javier Assad's performance provided context for his return, highlighting a 7–6 record with a 3.73 ERA over 147 innings and a career-high 29 starts.
- Assad said Saturday, `Just trying to get back to my 100 percent` and has watched every game broadcast.
- His return could provide a lift for a depleted Cubs rotation, as the team was one game back of NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
- The Cubs are on track to return Assad around mid-August, and they are exploring trade options before the Thursday deadline.
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Javier Assad will launch some rehab openings and then get on the big Cubs team.
Cubs' Javier Assad makes Chicago pit stop as he advances in rehab assignment
Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has been sidelined all season, but he said he has watched the broadcast of every game.“Now that I’m going to have a chance to watch the game from the dugout, it’s going to be great,” Assad said.On his way to a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa, Assad swung by Chicago to touch base with the team.The other injuries to Cubs starters — Justin Steele (season-ending elbow surgery), Shota Imanaga (strained left hamstrin…
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Cubs’ Javier Assad makes Chicago pit stop as he advances in rehab assignment – Usa news
Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has been sidelined all season, but he said he has watched the broadcast of every game. “Now that I’m going to have a chance to watch the game from the dugout, it’s going to be great,” Assad said. On his way to a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa, Assad swung by Chicago to touch base with the team. The other injuries to Cubs starters — Justin Steele (season-ending elbow surgery), Shota Imanaga (strained left hamst…
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