Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs - News - August 06, 2024

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Carlos Correa - Still not running full speedCorrea (heel) is unlikely to join the Twins during their four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians that begins Friday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He's ramping up...

ImpactCorrea did some jogging last weekend and appeared to be on track for a rehab assignment, but experienced some pain in the plantar fasciitis in his right heel. Since he hasn't started running at full speed, it sounds like he could still be out several more weeks.

AUGUST 8•ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ - Hits 18th home run, swipes baseHapp went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Twins. He also stole a base.

ImpactHapp was busy despite only recording the one hit. The veteran is up to 18 home runs this season, bringing him closer to his second straight 20-homer campaign. He also now has eight stolen bases, and he could reach double figures in that category for the second time in his career after swiping 14 bases in 2023. Happ isn't always the flashiest fantasy option, though he's been a steady performer once again in 2024, and he plays nearly every day.

AUGUST 8•ROTOWIRE

Michael Busch - Homers in win WednesdayBusch went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Twins.

ImpactAfter going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Monday's game against his hometown team, Busch ended the series on a high note. The first baseman clobbered his 16th home run of the season and fourth in his last 10 games. If he can stay healthy, Busch seems primed to reach the 20-homer plateau for the first time in his young career in what's been a nice debut campaign with the Cubs.

AUGUST 8•ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa not expected to rejoin Twins for series against GuardiansThe teams are battling for the AL Central lead, but the Twins will be without their highest-paid player.

AUGUST 8•STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jorge López - Earns win in reliefLopez (2-2) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Wednesday against the Twins. He allowed two hits and struck out two.

ImpactAfter starter Javier Assad covered only four innings, Lopez swooped in for the win against his former team. The righty struggled with the Twins, Orioles and Marlins last season, and he was released by the Mets earlier this year, but he's seemingly found a home in Chicago. In 14 relief appearances for his new team, Lopez has turned in a sparkling 0.54 ERA and he's struck out 14 batters across 16.2 innings.

AUGUST 8•ROTOWIRE

Javier Assad - Covers four innings again WednesdayAssad allowed two runs on three hits across four innings in Wednesday's start against the Twins. He walked two and struck out one.

ImpactAssad was lifted after tossing 75 pitches, and for the second straight start, he covered just four innings. The righty was fairly effective while in the contest, though the Cubs seem to be watching his workload closely. Assad logged a career-high 109.1 innings last season, working mostly as a long reliever. Now serving exclusively as a starter, the 27-year-old is up to 102.2 innings this year. Assad is penciled in to take the mound again next Wednesday against the Guardians, and his fantasy value will remain capped if he's not allowed to work deeper into the game.

AUGUST 8•ROTOWIRE

Twins hopeful Ryan's injury is not 'large-scale issue'CHICAGO -- Joe Ryan has been a steady and reliable presence in the Twins’ starting rotation all season, and a key reason Minnesota is in the...

AUGUST 7•MLB.COM

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