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MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 12
Chicago Cubs urged to call up ‘stagnating’ outfield prospect
The Chicago Cubs are juggling a few roster issues as they work to keep their lead in the NL Central Division. They’re dealing with a starting rotation minus ace Justin Steele for the season, Shota Imanaga for at least a few starts, and Javier Assad until mid-season.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 3
Chicago Cubs Starter Moved To 60-Day IL
The Chicago Cubs have moved Starting Pitcher Javier Assad to the 60-day IL. Assad had been on the 15-day IL to start the season nursing an oblique injury and was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for Chris Flexen on the active major league roster.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Cubs Make Tough Decision on 3.40 ERA Starter
The Chicago Cubs made several roster moves today, highlighted by starting pitcher Javier Assad’s transfer from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day with an oblique injury.
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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Cubs breathe sigh of relief as encouraging injury update follows starter’s sudden exit
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation is currently without Justin Steele and Javier Assad. Steele won’t pitch in 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery and Assad recently sustained a setback during a rehab outing.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / April 25
Javier Assad Suffers Setback in Recovery, Out Indefinitely
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that right-handed pitcher Javier Assad suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique. The team will shut him down from baseball activity without a timetable for return.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Cubs shut down righty with Grade 2 oblique strain
Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided Jordan Bastian of MLB.com an update today on injured right-hander Javier Assad. Assad recently suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique and will be shut down.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Chicago Cubs manager confirms Ryan Pressly’s injury status, Javier Assad’s strain
The Chicago Cubs had a couple of troubling injury items pop up this week with their pitching staff. Javier Assad had been dealing with an oblique injury since training camp.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 24
Chicago Cubs Star Pitcher Reaggravates Injury, Could Miss Even More Time
The Chicago Cubs got some rough news this week on a pitcher they were hoping to get back in the near future. Entering the year, young right-hander Javier Assad began the season on the injured list with a left oblique issue after making 29 starts during the 2024 campaign.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24
Cubs Notes: Assad, Pressly, Morgan
The Cubs’ pitching staff has been hammered by injuries early in the season, which has served to undercut what’s been an outstanding offense. Justin Steele’s season is already over thanks to UCL surgery, and right-hander Javier Assad has yet to pitch in 2025 due to an oblique strain.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 22
What Javier Assad's Setback Means for the Cubs
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad did not make his scheduled rehab start with the Iowa Cubs today, as his oblique injury has seemingly resurfaced. Iowa's broadcaster Jason Kempf reported on X that Assad grabbed his side and exited the game while warming up for the fifth inning.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Cubs Listed as Potential Landing Spot for Reds Swingman/Long Reliever
With early season injuries to starting pitchers Javier Assad and Justin Steele, the Chicago Cubs may be in the market for a long reliever/swingman type pitcher to put in the bullpen to provide them with a little bit of depth in case of more injuries.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 4
Cubs latest injury updates are encouraging for 1 and concerning for another
The Chicago Cubs began domestic Opening Day with four players on their injured list. Those players are Javier Assad, Tyson Miller, Ryan Brasier, and Vidal Brujan.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 25
Cubs Receive Positive News on Pitcher Ahead of Opening Day
The Chicago Cubs might get one of their starting pitchers back sooner than later. According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Sun Times, righty Javier Assad is progressing smoothly in his recovery from a strained left oblique.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 24
Chicago Cubs: One positive piece of injury news
The Chicago Cubs will wrap up their final game of the spring tomorrow when they play the Atlanta Braves for the second straight game. The Cubs will then drive to Phoenix, where they’ll open the second start of their regular season playing the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four-game series.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 24
Cubs Receive Unfortunate Injury News Before Opening Day
Besides starting pitcher Javier Assad, the Chicago Cubs' roster remained healthy throughout spring training and the two games at the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / March 8
Chicago Cubs Starter To Miss Opening Day
The Chicago Cubs announced that Starting Pitcher Javier Assad will not be ready to join the major league roster for Opening Day. The news comes as Assad tries to rehab from a strained oblique injury sustained earlier in the spring.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 7
Chicago Cubs’ future superstar may begin 2025 season in minors after all
The Chicago Cubs stand to have a pretty strong starting rotation. Even with Javier Assad’s left oblique strain sidelining him and forcing him to start the season on the injured list, the team still looks deep when it comes to starting pitching.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Bullpen outlook for Cubs
There are plenty of candidates for the remaining spots, the bulk of whom are on the 40-man roster already.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 5
Chicago Cubs fan poll shows a surprising winner in the fifth starter race
The Chicago Cubs have an additional drama working its way through this spring training. They need to come up with a new fifth starter. Javier Assad, last season’s rotation mainstay and favorite for the fifth starter slot this season, is dealing with an oblique strain that will keep him from starting the season in the Cubs’ rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1
Cubs starting pitcher ruled out for Opening Day
Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has been sidelined this spring due to oblique soreness, and 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine relays on Saturday that the righty won’t be ready to pitch in time for either the Tokyo Series on March 18 or the club’s stateside opener against the Diamondbacks on March 27.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / February 25
Chicago Cubs' Javier Assad Could Open Season on Injured List With Oblique Strain
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad could start throwing off the mound this week, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma reported Tuesday. Assad has been out with a left oblique strain since he arrived at spring training camp earlier this month.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / February 11
Chicago Cubs Pitcher Javier Assad Diagnosed With 'Mild' Oblique Strain, Per Manager
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad has been diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, manager Craig Counsell told WGN-TV's Josh Frydman and other reporters Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 27
Chicago Cubs starter Javier Assad is the latest pitcher to hit the injured list
Before Thursday’s series finale in San Fransisco, the Chicago Cubs announced that starting pitcher Javier Assad will hit the 15-day injured list. He was diagnosed with a right forearm extensor strain and will likely be out a few weeks.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27
Cubs place key right-hander on injured list
Javier Assad has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm extensor strain
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 21, 2024
Cubs' Javier Assad aims for repeat performance vs. Braves
Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad will try to duplicate his most recent outing against the Atlanta Braves when the teams open a three-game series on Tuesday night in Chicago.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2024
MLB strikeout props for 4/30: No knocking Wood against Pirates
We went 1-1 in strikeout props with one rainout on Monday, so we're hoping for some better weather and a winning record on Tuesday. Let's check out our three favorite K props for the MLB slate.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21, 2024
Cubs make rotation decisions as Opening Day nears
With Opening Day now one week away, the Cubs made some decisions on their starting pitching plan to begin the year.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2023
MLB best bets, strikeout props for Monday 8/21: This Angels K prop is heaven sent
YB's Jack Dougherty closed out a 12-3 week in strikeout props that helped him pick up more than seven units in five days. Jack starts the new week with his best three K props for Monday's MLB slate.
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