Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that pitcher Javier Assad has suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique and will be shut down, with no clear timeline for return. This injury compounds the problems for the Cubs, who also recently lost Justin Steele to UCL surgery. Over several months, Assad faced setbacks after initially being diagnosed with mild strain and starting a rehab assignment. Colin Rea has stepped in to fill the rotation spot temporarily, but Assad's absence further challenges the team's pitching depth.
It's an unfortunate blow for Assad and the Cubs. The right-hander's battle with this oblique problem goes back months now, starting early February...
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