Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

The Chicago Cubs are one of six teams interested in acquiring San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Through 21 starts, the former Cy Young runner-up has a 4.

On Friday, Finkelstein and Staph predicted that the Cubs would acquire Ryan, sending the Twins a three-prospect package including catcher Moises Ballesteros, infielder Jefferson Rojas, and right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins.

Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he continues his lengthy journey back to the Chicago Cubs after suffering a left oblique injury during spring training in Arizona.

Craig Counsell Gives Important Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The last thing the Chicago Cubs can deal with at the moment is a long-term injury to Kyle Tucker. Even if that means the left-handed hitting outfielder is out for a couple of games, it could sway how the National League Central finishes.

The Chicago Cubs need to add a starting pitcher. They could look to buy low on a former Cy Young candidate from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

In order to reach the World Series in October, there are a few positions the Cubs might like to upgrade ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday, July 31. The Cubs are expected to