The Chicago Cubs are getting a nice boost to their roster ahead of the playoffs.
The Cubs on Friday activated Marcus Stroman off the injured list.
Stroman had been out since early August. He was initially placed on the injured list retroactive to August 1 due to a hip issue. The team later discovered he had a rib cartilage fracture.
Stroman rested for around two weeks after receiving the rib injury diagnosis. He then began a throwing program and had recently tossed some batting practice sessions.
The 32-year-old pitcher held a 2.47 ERA at the end of June, but posted a 9.11 ERA in July, getting hit hard in five of his six starts before being placed on the injured list.
Stroman is 10-8 with a 3.85 ERA this season and was named to the All-Star team for the second time in his career earlier this summer. He will rejoin a staff led by Cy Young contender Justin Steele. The Cubs currently hold a 2.5-game lead over the San Francisco Giants for the final wild-card spot in the National League.
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