SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•MLB.COM
Ross thankful to be healthy, back with CubsCHICAGO -- How eager was Cubs manager David Ross to return to the ballpark over the past several days? When the manager arrived to the dugou...
Adrian Sampson - Awarded another startSampson is listed as the Cubs' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ImpactWith Keegan Thompson (shoulder) set to remain on the injured list to begin the week, Sampson will draw a second straight turn through the rotation. In his most recent outing Sept. 7 against the Reds, Sampson took a loss after giving up two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Scott Kazmir - Could pitch next weekKazmir won't be called up to pitch Sunday against the Cubs as previously expected but was scratched from his start for Triple-A Sacramento in order to serve as a major-league optio...
ImpactPrevious reports indicated that Kazmir could be called upon to handle multiple innings in a bullpen game Sunday, but the Giants elected to start Logan Webb instead. Kazmir is a candidate to start during the upcoming series against the Padres, which runs from Monday through Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nico Hoerner - Begins rehab assignmentHoerner (oblique) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ImpactAn oblique strain has sidelined Hoerner since late July. He's expected to remain on his rehab assignment at least through Wednesday, at which point the Cubs will assess whether or not he's ready to return.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Austin Slater - Back in action SundaySlater (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Sunday. He's batting leadoff and playing center field versus the Cubs.
ImpactSlater had a minimum stay on the injured list. Prior to his absence, he had gone 4-for-9 with a home run, a double and a stolen base in his three previous games. He'll likely compete with LaMonte Wade and Mike Yastrzemski for playing time in left field and center field going forward.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Wilmer Flores - Activated, starting SundayFlores (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He's starting at first base and batting sixth versus the Cubs.
ImpactFlores missed only a minimal amount of time with a left hamstring strain. While he's starting Sunday, the infielder will likely be utilized in a bench role more often than not going forward, although he could see a short-side platoon role with Tommy La Stella at second base.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Caleb Baragar - Optioned to Triple-ABaragar was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.
ImpactBaragar allowed three runs on five hits and a walk with two strikeouts over 4.2 innings in three appearances during this major-league stint. He also picked up a three-inning save versus the Cubs on Saturday. Baragar and John Brebbia were sent down to allow the Giants to activate Wilmer Flores (hamstring) and Austin Slater (concussion) from the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
