SEPTEMBER 22, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Key Yankees Reliever Set to Return From Injured List on ThursdayScott Effross, the sidearm reliever acquired from the Cubs before the trade deadline, will make his return from the IL on Thursday
Cubs rookie Christopher Morel meets 81-year-old super fan in viral momentJudy Aldrich, 81, met her favorite player, Christopher Morel. The Cubs' rookie surprised the lifelong fan with a gift.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022•USATODAY.COM
Drew Smyly - Likely returning next weekSmyly (shoulder) will likely make his next start Tuesday or Wednesday against the Phillies, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ImpactSmyly was scratched from Wednesday's start against Miami due to left shoulder fatigue and won't take the mound during the Cubs' weekend series in Pittsburgh. However, the southpaw isn't believed to be dealing with a significant injury and should be able to return to action after missing just one turn through the rotation.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Michael Hermosillo - Sits after six straight startsHermosillo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
ImpactHermosillo will head to the bench after going 2-for-17 at the dish while starting each of the past six games in center field. Nelson Velazquez still looks like the primary threat to Hermosillo's everyday role in the outfield, but both players will be on the bench Wednesday while Christopher Morel gets the starting nod in center.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
David Bote - Nabs another startBote will start at third base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
ImpactAfter going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 win, Bote will be rewarded Wednesday with his fourth start in a row. So long as Nico Hoerner (triceps) and Nick Madrigal (groin) are sidelined with injuries, Bote should have a fairly clear path to regular run in the Chicago infield.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - Back in action in right fieldWisdom, who had still been bothered by a finger injury since being activated from the injured list Sept. 10, will start in right field and bat sixth Wednesday against the Marlins,...
ImpactThe injury may at least partially explain why Wisdom had been on the bench for four of the Cubs' past five games, but his inclusion in the lineup Wednesday suggests the finger issue isn't enough of a concern to result in a return trip to the IL. In any case, Wisdom's usage in right field rather than at his typical home at either corner-infield spot could suggest that the Cubs plan to deploy him as more of a utility player over the final weeks of the season. Wisdom has trimmed his strikeout rate more than seven points from 2021 (from 40.9 percent to 33.5 percent), but a big drop in isolated power (.287 to .213) has made him less valuable from both a real-life and fantasy perspective.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Rivas - Riding pine WednesdayRivas isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.
ImpactRivas has started against just three left-handed pitchers this season, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound Wednesday. P.J. Higgins is starting at first base and batting seventh.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
