Drew Smyly

Drew Smyly (hip) has been cleared to play catch.

Fantasy Impact

Smyly is on the injured list with a right hip impingement, but is ready to begin to ramp up. Fantasy managers should expect the Cubs to send him out on a rehab assignment soon.

The Cubs placed Drew Smyly on the 15-day IL with a right hip impingement.

Fantasy Impact

Smyly apparently picked up the injury while pitching on Sunday. The team has not released a timetable for his potential return.

Drew Smyly has reportedly added a splitter to his pitch arsenal this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Smyly is back with the Cubs this season after exercising his pitch arsenal. He'll compete in camp for a spot on the team's Opening Day starting rotation.

Drew Smyly had a rough outing against the Tigers, allowing eight hits, three walks, and seven earned runs in just 3.2 innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

This performance further inflated his season-long ERA to 5.28 and his WHIP to 1.42. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 8.4 K/9, Smyly's overall numbers have been disappointing this season, with a 2.70 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Fantasy managers should approach him with caution moving forward.

The Cubs have moved Drew Smyly to the bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

This move comes after Smyly allowed seven runs against the Mets on Tuesday. Marcus Stroman, who hopes to return from the 15-day IL soon, figures to be the one who takes his spot in the starting rotation.