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'I'm not in the roof business': Craig Counsell responds to Cubs' criticism of in-game roof closureThe Cubs manager fumed about the roof closing late in Tuesday's game, but it was just standard procedure, the Brewers countered.
Brandon Woodruff - Nearing mound workoutsWoodruff (shoulder) is aiming to throw a bullpen session this weekend, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
ImpactWoodruff had to put a pause on his throwing program last week, but he's made it through a couple of successful flat-ground workouts over the last few days and is about ready to get back on a mound. Sidelined since April 11 due to a Grade 2 subscapular strain, the 30-year-old ace might have a shot to return to the Brewers' rotation around late July or early August if he is able to avoid further setbacks. Woodruff has logged only two major-league starts this season.
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Brad Boxberger - Resumes throwing programBoxberger (forearm) resumed throwing Tuesday in Arizona, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ImpactBoxberger was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, but he's finally making progress in his recovery from the right forearm strain that originally sent him to the 15-day injured list in mid-May. The veteran reliever could be an option again for the Cubs' bullpen mix around the end of July.
JULY 5, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Madrigal - Has moderate hamstring strainMadrigal underwent imaging scans Wednesday which revealed a moderate right hamstring strain, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ImpactMadrigal was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and won't be cleared to resume baseball activities until the strain is fully healed. He's eligible to be activated right after the All-Star break, but it sounds like his absence could extend into late July. Christopher Morel and Patrick Wisdom are expected to share playing time at third base for the Cubs in the meantime.
JULY 5, 2023•ROTOWIRE
The (first-half) All-MLB Teams
Who've been the best players in baseball at each position? All-Star starters don't always tell the most accurate story.JULY 5, 2023
Yan Gomes - Not in lineup WednesdayGomes is not in the lineup Wednesday at Milwaukee.
ImpactTucker Barnhart will start behind the plate and bat ninth with Miguel Amaya joining Gomes on the bench. Mike Tauchman is serving as the Cubs' designated hitter.
JULY 5, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brice Turang - On bench WednesdayTurang is absent from the lineup Wednesday versus the Cubs.
ImpactAndruw Monasterio is playing second base and batting eighth with the Cubs throwing southpaw Justin Steele. The left-handed-hitting Turang has slashed just .204/.255/.304 across 204 total major-league plate appearances this year and stands 2-for-25 (.080) against left-handed pitching.
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