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Lands on 10-day IL Wick was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Although Wick won't be ready for Opening Day due to an injury that he dealt with throughout camp, he recently completed a 25-pitch bullpen session. It's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to face live hitters, but he appears to be nearing full health despite his placement on the injured list. Brandon Workman could step into a setup role for the Cubs while Wick is sidelined.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Completes bullpen session Wick (ribs) completed a 25-pitch bullpen session in the past couple days, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 28-year-old entered camp battling an intercostal injury but appears to be nearing full health. Wick may not be ready for Opening Day since he still has yet to face live hitters, but he could be cleared for game action shortly thereafter.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Advances to mound work Wick (ribs) advanced from long toss to mound work this week, throwing one 10-pitch bullpen session, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Wick arrived at camp with an intercostal injury, and while he's continued to make progress, he's probably out of time to avoid a trip to the injured list with Opening Day less than two weeks away. Assuming his effectiveness returns along with his health, he should be one of the top setup men in the Cubs' bullpen, as he owns a 2.66 ERA in 50.2 innings over the last two years. That's a role that could have some fantasy value this season, as Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel hasn't been anything close to reliable in recent seasons.
MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Extends throwing distance Cubs manager David Ross said Sunday that Wick (rib) has increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 105 feet, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact While Ross noted that Wick is making good progress over the past two weeks, the skipper was unwilling to speculate on when the right-hander might be ready to pitch in spring games, according to Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago. Given that Wick will still need to complete multiple bullpen sessions and live batting practice sessions before being cleared for his Cactus League debut, he looks unlikely to be ready to go for Opening Day.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Playing catch Manager David Ross said Thursday that Wick (ribs) played catch within the past few days and felt good afterward, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wick has been dealing with an intercostal injury to begin spring training, and the Cubs have been bringing him along slowly as a result. Ross said that he got a lot of "positive feedback" from Wick after he played catch, but he still didn't have a timetable for his return. The right-hander is still a long shot to be ready for Opening Day, but he appears to be progressing well in his recovery. He's expected to serve as a top setup man for Chicago once he's healthy.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expects to miss time Wick believes it's unlikely that he'll start the season on time given how the Cubs have cautiously managed his intercostal injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Wick lines up as one of the top deputies to Craig Kimbrel at the back of the Cubs' bullpen this season, a role which could certainly lead to saves given Kimbrel's shakiness in recent years. He now isn't expected to fill that role at the beginning of the campaign, though there haven't been any indications that he's set for a particularly long absence. The issue reportedly is still lingering from last season, however, which could be cause for concern.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Delayed by intercostal injury Wick will be delayed to start camp due to an intercostal injury, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact The exact nature and severity of the issue are not yet clear, but it's certainly not a positive sign to see a pitcher enter the year already battling injury problems. It's perhaps doubly discouraging in Wick's case, as he also had his 2020 campaign end prematurely due to a mid-September oblique strain. If healthy, he could potentially pick up some saves this season after saving four games while recording a 3.12 ERA last year, but a trip to the injured list can't be ruled out.
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs bullpen needs to adjust to the loss of versatile reliever Rowan Wick for the final week of the season — and perhaps beyond: ‘Somebody will have to step up’ The Cubs bullpen will need to find a way to replace Rowan Wick, who likely was lost for the rest of the season — and potentially the postsea...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Could be done for season Wick (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday and could be done for the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wick, who has a 3.12 ERA and four saves this season, could be done for the rest of the year due to a left oblique strain, which manager David Ross described as a "huge loss." The move is retroactive to Thursday, and the Cubs activated Andrew Chafin (finger) from the 10-day IL to fill Wick's roster spot. With Wick sidelined, Jeremy Jeffress figures to take on a larger share of the closer's role, and Craig Kimbrel will likely be in the mix for more saves as well.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs lose Wick (oblique) to IL; Chafin returns The Cubs on Saturday activated left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin off of the 10-day injured list and placed right-handed pitcher Rowan Wick o...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • MLB.COM
Cubs roster move: Andrew Chafin activated, Rowan Wick to injured list The Cubs have another lefty in the pen.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • BLEEDCUBBIEBLUE.COM
Charged first loss Wick (0-1) allowed one run while giving up a hit and a walk over one inning in a 1-0 loss to the Brewers on Friday. He struck out one.
Impact A Ryan Braun sacrifice fly made the difference in Friday's low-scoring affair. It was the first run Wick has allowed in his last seven appearances. Despite not recording a save since mid-August, Wick remains a high-leverage option out of the Cubs bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Yelich scores on Braun's fly in 9th, Brewers beat Cubs 1-0
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Saddled with first loss Wick (0-1) allowed a run on one hit and a walk to take the loss Friday against the Brewers.
Impact Wick got the eighth inning in a 0-0 game and set the side down in order. However, he ran into trouble when he came back out for the ninth, allowing the first two batters to reach. That got Jeremy Jeffress into the game, and he allowed the lead runner to score on a sacrifice fly. Despite the loss, Wick has been pretty solid for the Cubs, as the righty owns a 3.52 ERA and 18:5 K:BB across 15.1 innings this season. He and Jeffress should continue to share the closer role.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Wraps up Monday win Wick pitched a scoreless ninth inning in a non-save situation Monday, wrapping up a 5-1 win over the Cardinals.
Impact The Cubs had dropped three straight games to St. Louis coming into Monday, so while Wick didn't pitch in a save situation, it was an important outing nonetheless. The 27-year-old reliever has been effective with a 3.38 ERA so far this season, and he'll continue to share closer duties with Jeremy Jeffress.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Records hold Friday Wick pitched a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts to record a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals.
Impact After Yu Darvish cruised through seven innings, Wick worked the eighth to earn his fourth hold of the season and Jeremy Jeffress closed things out in the ninth. Jeffress now has five saves to lead the club, but Wick is right behind him with four saves of his own. It seems like the two should continue to share the closer role to some degree, which caps their respective fantasy values, though both pitchers have performed well so far.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish, Contreras lead Cubs past Cardinals 4-1
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
