MARCUS STROMAN NEWS

Throws bullpen session Stroman (ribs) threw a successful bullpen session Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It was his first time throwing off a mound since he was diagnosed with a right rib cage cartilage fracture in mid-August. Stroman still has a lot of hurdles to clear, but he could potentially be an option again for the Cubs' rotation around late September if all continues to go well. His last major-league start was July 31 against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen on tap Stroman (ribs) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Stroman is at the Cubs spring training facility in Arizona and will return to the mound Monday for the first time since being diagnosed with the rib fracture in mid-August. The right-hander originally landed on the shelf Aug. 2 with hip inflammation before the rib issue was eventually revealed. Stroman was shut down from throwing for a couple weeks before he resumed playing catch Wednesday, so he'll likely require a few bullpen sessions before being cleared to face live batters.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Long-tosses Wednesday Stroman (ribs) did some long-tossing Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact It marks the first time Stroman has done any throwing since he was diagnosed with a right rib cage cartilage fracture two weeks ago. It's clearly a significant step forward for the right-hander, but he's working with a tight window to return to the Cubs' rotation before the end of the season. Stroman initially went on the injured list in early August with a hip issue.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for light activity Stroman (hip/ribs) was cleared for light activity Tuesday following an examination of the fracture in his right rib cage cartilage, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports...

Impact The exam showed a good amount of healing in his rib cage, but there remains no exact timetable for Stroman's return to the Cubs' starting rotation. He originally landed on the injured list Aug. 2 due to right hip inflammation and is probably still at least a couple of weeks away from being able to pitch in live games.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taillon wants to 'prove' it with Stroman return in question CHICAGO -- As the Wrigley Field organ played and the crowd hummed on Friday afternoon, Cubs starter Marcus Stroman held court with reporters...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Paul Sullivan: Cubs can survive even if Marcus Stroman doesn't return from his mysterious rib injury CHICAGO — In any other year, Marcus Stroman’s potential season-ending rib cartilage fracture would’ve had Chicago Cubs fans crying, “Why us?...

AUGUST 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Cubs RHP Marcus Stroman has a rib cartilage fracture, no timetable for his return

Marcus Stroman will be out for the forseeable future with a rib cartilage fracture on his right side.

AUGUST 17, 2023

Out indefinitely with rib fracture Stroman was diagnosed Wednesday with a right rib cage cartilage fracture and is without a timetable to return from the 15-day injured list, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune...

Impact Stroman initially appeared on track to come off the IL when first eligible to start Wednesday's series finale with the White Sox, but that plan was scrapped after he reported renewed discomfort in the rib cage area Tuesday. Follow-up tests have now confirmed the nature of Stroman's setback, and the two-time All-Star now looks as though he could be out through the end of August, if not longer. While Stroman remains on the mend, Drew Smyly could make his return to the rotation when the Cubs require a fifth starter again during next week's series in Detroit.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs announced Marcus Stroman is... - The Athletic The Cubs announced Marcus Stroman is experiencing right rib discomfort and will not pitch Wednesday against the White Sox at Wrigley Field.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't be activated Wednesday Stroman (hip) is experiencing right rib discomfort and will not be activated from the injured list Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Stroman had been slated to return to the Cubs' rotation Wednesday night against the White Sox, but his absence will stretch on at least a little while longer. The 32-year-old is being evaluated Tuesday by Chicago's medical staff to determine the severity of this rib-related setback. He originally landed on the injured list Aug. 2 due to right hip inflammation.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks on track to start Wednesday The Cubs are expected to bring Stroman (hip) back from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's home game versus the White Sox, Meghan Montemurro and Lamond Pope of the Chicago...

Impact Stroman apparently checked out fine following his 50-pitch bullpen session Friday in Toronto, setting the right-hander up for a return from the IL when first eligible. Given the hefty workload he handled during the side session, Stroman could be in line for close to a normal pitch count as he steps back in the Chicago rotation for the first time since July 31. The Cubs will hope that Stroman's brief shutdown period will be enough for him to fully move past the right hip issue and regain the form he showed earlier in the season that earned him his second All-Star selection. In his last seven starts before going on the IL, Stroman went 1-4 with a 9.00 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 30 innings.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen Friday Stroman (hip) threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Stroman was placed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 2 with right hip inflammation. Everything went well during his bullpen session Friday, and the 32-year-old righty remains on track to return when eligible Wednesday.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to throw Tuesday Stroman (hip) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Stroman landed on the injured list last week, and he will not have to wait long to get back on the bump. Manager David Ross is hoping that Stroman will be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible Aug. 16, and a successful session Tuesday would go a long way toward reaching that goal.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss minimum time Cubs manager David Ross said Wednesday that he expects Stroman (hip) will be ready to return from 15-day injured list around when he's first eligible for activation Aug. 16, ESPN.c...

Impact Stroman was placed on the IL on Wednesday due to right hip inflammation, an injury the right-hander said has been affecting his mechanics of late. The hip issue would help explain his stark decline in performance over his last seven outings, as Stroman has turned in just one quality start during that stretch while going 1-4 with a 9.00 ERA and 1.93 WHIP over 30 frames. Stroman's move to the IL opened up a spot on the 26-man active roster for reliever Jose Cuas, whom the Cubs acquired Monday in a trade with the Royals.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman sidelined, but 'not even slightly worried' CHICAGO -- Cubs starter Marcus Stroman said there wasn’t one specific thing that led to his hip ailment. But there was a point when the righ...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs are placing Marcus Stroman on the... - The Athletic The Cubs are placing Marcus Stroman on the injured list with right hip inflammation. José Cuas, the reliever acquired from the Royals before...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on IL with inflamed hip The Cubs placed Stroman on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right hip inflammation, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The transaction is retroactive to Tuesday, so the earliest date Stroman will be eligible for activation is Aug. 16. Stroman wasn't known to be dealing with an injury coming out of his most recent start Monday, but he'll be deactivated after enduring a rough stretch over the past month. In his last seven starts, Stroman has gone 1-4 with a 9.00 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 28:16 K:BB in 30 innings, taking some luster off of what had been his second All-Star campaign. Hayden Wesneski could be the Cubs' top choice to replace Stroman in the rotation.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to struggle Stroman (10-8) took the loss against Cincinnati on Monday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters over three innings.

Impact Stroman got through a scoreless first frame Monday before giving up three runs in each of the second and third innings. He wasn't allowed to go back out for the fourth, ending with his second-shortest start of the campaign. Stroman picked up a win and a quality start in his first outing following the All-Star break, but he's imploded since, allowing 17 earned runs over 10 frames while recording a 10:8 K:BB in his past three appearances. The veteran looked like he could be in the NL Cy Young conversation after posting a 9-4 record with a 2.28 ERA across his first 16 starts of the campaign, but he's well out of earshot for that award now that his ERA has climbed all the way up to 3.85.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2023

Struggles again Wednesday Stroman allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox.

Impact Stroman didn't pitch well, but Lance Lynn was just about equally poor for the Pale Hose. After an excellent first three months of the campaign, Stroman has struggled over his last six starts, allowing 28 runs (24 earned) over 27 innings with just one quality start in that span. The poor stretch has inflated his ERA from 2.28 to 3.51 and his WHIP from 1.02 to 1.20. He's added a 10-7 record and a 109:48 K:BB over 125.2 innings through 22 starts overall. He's tentatively lined up for a challenging two-start week next week, with potential matchups versus Cincinnati and Atlanta on the slate, assuming the Cubs hold onto Stroman through the trade deadline.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26, 2023

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JULY 26, 2023

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JULY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM