JUNE 9, 2021•MLB.COM
Alzolay (finger blister) to IL; Williams updateSAN DIEGO -- The Cubs are hoping Adbert Alzolay's trip to the injured list will serve two purposes. First and foremost, it will give the pit...
Nico Hoerner - Taking part in light activitiesHoerner (hamstring) played catch and took some swings off a tee Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list May 26 with a strained left hamstring, and Tuesday's light activities are a significant step in the right direction for his rehab. Hoerner remains without a clear timeline to return, and he'll likely require a rehab assignment before being activated.
JUNE 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cory Abbott - Returns to Triple-AAbbott was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ImpactThe 25-year-old was called up over the weekend and allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits with two strikeouts and a walk over 3.1 innings during his first taste of the majors. Alec Mills (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
JUNE 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Alec Mills - Returns from injured listMills (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old covered six scoreless frames his last rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on June 2, and he'll rejoin the active roster Tuesday after missing a little over three weeks with a lower-back strain. Mills was working in long relief prior to the injury, but he should be in the mix for a rotation spot with Trevor Williams (abdomen) and Adbert Alzolay (finger) on the injured list.
JUNE 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cubs-Padres MLB 2021 live stream2021 baseball season into third month
JUNE 9, 2021•AL.COM
Kohl Stewart - Rejoins big-league clubStewart was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 26-year-old was sent to Triple-A Monday but will quickly rejoin the Cubs since Adbert Alzolay (finger) landed on the injured list with a blister. Stewart could fill Alzolay's spot in the rotation, which tentatively lines up for Saturday versus the Cardinals.
JUNE 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ - Not starting TuesdayHapp is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.
ImpactHapp is 2-for-5 with a homer, a double and two walks over the past two games but will take a seat Tuesday. Kris Bryant will move to center field while Patrick Wisdom starts at the hot corner.
JUNE 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
