APRIL 5, 2023•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Chicago Cubs' increased expectations bring more scrutiny of manager David Ross: 'That's my job to make those decisions'The external perception that the Chicago Cubs should be a winning team puts manager David Ross’ in-game decisions under scrutiny. Even five...
Seiya Suzuki - Getting more sim at-bats TuesdaySuzuki (oblique) is slated to get two at-bats out of the DH spot in a simulated game Tuesday in Arizona, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactSuzuki played four innings of right field in a camp game Monday and will get more work at the dish Tuesday as he continues to rebound from a left oblique strain. He should soon be cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment and seems likely to join the Cubs' active roster by mid-April.
APRIL 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Hughes - To throw again WednesdayHughes (knee) is scheduled to throw again in a simulated setting Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHughes made it through a round of live batting practice Sunday without issue and is ready take another step in his recovery from left knee inflammation. It sounds like he could join the Cubs' bullpen sometime next week if all continues to go smoothly. The left-hander might be in line for some save opportunities as the 2023 season rolls along.
APRIL 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - In starting lineup after HBPWisdom (wrist) is starting at third base and batting sixth for the Cubs on Tuesday night against the Reds.
ImpactWisdom took a pitch off his left wrist in Monday's series opener versus Cincinnati, but he finished out the game and X-rays taken afterward came back clean. All is well for the 31-year-old, who has already slugged two homers in 13 plate appearances this season.
APRIL 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jose Barrero - Available off bench TuesdayReds manager David Bell said Barrero (hamstring) is available off the bench Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactBarrero is not in the starting lineup after tweaking his right hamstring Monday, but it's only a minor issue. Kevin Newman will cover shortstop against the Cubs.
APRIL 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Joey Votto - Unlikely to return ThursdayReds manager David Bell said Votto (shoulder) is unlikely to be activated when first eligible Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactVotto began a minor league rehab assignment over the weekend at Triple-A Louisville, but he still has some work to do as he completes his recovery from shoulder surgery last August. The new target for his 2023 debut might be early next week.
APRIL 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tuesday's TransactionsBASEBALL Major League Baseball National League CINCINNATI REDS — Assigned RHP Tony Santillan and OF Nick Senzel to Louisville (IL) on rehab...
APRIL 4, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
