NICK MADRIGAL NEWS

Notes: Madrigal at leadoff? Miley ramping up MESA, Ariz. -- Given his elite contact rate, Nick Madrigal presents Cubs manager David Ross with an intriguing leadoff possibility. That is...

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Seeing work at keystone Monday Madrigal (hamstring) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Monday's Cactus League game against the Reds.

Impact Madrigal will be making his spring and Cubs debuts Monday, as he didn't appear in a game for the North Siders after coming over in a July 30 deal with the White Sox since he was still recovering from surgery to address a torn right hamstring. Though the Cubs could look to limit Madrigal's early-season exposure to the keystone and use him as a designated hitter in an effort to limit the strain on his surgically repaired hamstring, his inclusion in the field early in spring training suggests the team is confident he's back to 100 percent health. Whether he's deployed at second base or DH in a given game, Madrigal's blend of contact skills and decent speed could make him a fit as a leadoff man, though his low walk rates may not give him much staying power atop the lineup.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely DH candidate Madrigal (hamstring) will likely be one of several players that Chicago manager David Ross rotates into the designated hitter spot this season, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chic...

Impact Madrigal was acquired by the Cubs at the trade deadline last summer but was already out for the year following surgery to repair proximal tendon tears in his right hamstring. He's expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, but the Cubs could still ease the 25-year-old back into action by using him as the DH from time to time. Willson Contreras, Ian Happ (elbow) and Clint Frazier were also identified as candidates to serve as the DH, as Ross seems intent on mixing and matching in the spot.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rosenthal: For Cubs' Nick Madrigal and other injured MLB players, lockout creates unique challenges to recovery The forced separation of rehabilitating players from their clubs is not in anyone's best interests.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

White Sox, Leury García finalize $16.5 million, 3-year deal

The Chicago White Sox and versatile Leury García have finalized a $16.5 million, three-year contract

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox pick up Craig Kimbrel's $16 million option

The Chicago White Sox have exercised their $16 million club option for reliever Craig Kimbrel and declined their option on infielder César Hernández

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs

The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago to visit Pittsburgh Thursday

The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Thursday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy Contreras

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts St. Louis

The Cubs will roll out Keegan Thompson to the mound Sunday and the Cardinals will give Jake Woodford the start

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sampson scheduled to start for Chicago against St. Louis

The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson to the mound Saturday and the Cardinals plan to give Jon Lester the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jax expected to start for the Twins against Cubs

The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sampson expected to start for the Cubs against Brewers

The Brewers will roll out Eric Lauer to the mound Sunday and the Cubs plan to give Adrian Sampson the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burnes expected to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Brewers will send Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the start

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs to visit the Philadelphia Phillies

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Thursday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Phillies

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger Suarez

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amid the losing, Cubs trying to win their side of Craig Kimbrel trade by threading the needle with Codi Heuer, Nick Madrigal It's too early to declare a winner in the Kimbrel trade, but the Cubs hope to get significant contributions from Madrigal and Heuer in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gibson scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Chicago

The Phillies will send Kyle Gibson to the mound Tuesday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the start

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Madrigal looks forward now that the shock of the Cubs-White Sox trade has worn off History shows the Cubs and White Sox rarely work together on trades. But the injured Madrigal was sent to the North Side in July.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Webb expected to start for the Giants against Cubs

The Cubs are expected to send Justin Steele to the mound Sunday and the Giants plan to give Logan Webb the start

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

La Stella, Belt lead Giants past Cubs 15-4 for 6th straight

Tommy La Stella and Brandon Belt each slugged three-run homers, and the San Francisco Giants pounded the Chicago Cubs 15-4 on Saturday for their sixth straight win

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As David Ross gets set to return to the Cubs dugout, Nick Madrigal prepares for 2022 after being acquired from the White Sox: 'Honestly, it was a shock' Chicago Cubs manager David Ross will return to the dugout Sunday after a 10-day quarantine for a positive COVID-19 test. Meanwhile, Nick Mad...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Gausman expected to start for the Giants against Cubs

The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Saturday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants to take on Cubs on the road

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Friday while the Giants have yet to decide who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS