Cron homers twice to back Senzatela as Rockies beat Cubs 9-6
CAPRIL 17, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kris Bryant - Lifted from Saturday's gameBryant exited Saturday's game against the Cubs due to tightness in his quadriceps, Kyle Newman of The Denver Postreports.
ImpactBryant was pulled in the sixth inning as a precaution with Colorado holding a comfortable 8-1 lead. The issue doesn't sound serious, as manager Bud Black said after the game it's possible Bryant doesn't miss additional time. Even if Bryant is forced to miss Sunday's game, it doesn't sound as if a stint on the injured list will be needed.
APRIL 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
How shortstop Nico Hoerner 'anchors' Cubs infield defenseWith defensive shifts in play, the Cubs have been able to get the most out of Hoerner’s range and versatility to strengthen their infield de...
APRIL 17, 2022•SUNTIMES.COM
José Iglesias - Sidelined by hamstring issueIglesias has been out of the lineup due to a hamstring injury, but he will not be placed on the injured list, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactIglesias has been held out of Colorado's lineup both Friday and Saturday with the issue. He should be considered day-to-day for the time being, with Alan Trejo the most likely candidate to gain playing time at shortstop in Iglesias' absence.
APRIL 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
A look at the Iowa Cubs' game against the Toledo Mud Hens SaturdayThe Iowa Cubs, Triple A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, hosted the Toledo Mud Hens on Saturday, April 16 2022, at Principal Park.
APRIL 16, 2022•DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Gonzales: Poised, patient Rivas had short stay with CubsAlfonso Rivas grateful for his opportunity with the Cubs, and had hoped to stick around.
APRIL 16, 2022•DAILYHERALD.COM
Lucas Gilbreath - Slated to begin rehab assignmentGilbreath (illness) will head to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactAlthough Gilbreath rejoined the Rockies on Friday and tossed a bullpen session, he'll need to make at least one appearance with the minor-league club before he's cleared to make his 2022 debut. The Rockies haven't yet indicated when they plan to activate Gilbreath from the COVID-19 injured list, but it's possible that will happen as early as this week.
APRIL 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
