Javier Assad (oblique) pitching in extended spring game Friday

by Bruno Mulé | Cubs Correspondent | Fri, Apr 4th 12:19pm EDT

Javier Assad (oblique) will throw two innings in an extended spring training game Friday, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. Assad is expected to make one more extended spring appearance before beginning a formal minor-league rehab assignment as he works back from an oblique injury. (Maddie Lee)

A couple injury updates from Craig Counsell:
-Javier Assad is set to pitch 2 innings today in AZ. Likely a couple outings there before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment.
-Vidal Bruján has been stalled a bit with continued symptoms, especially throwing.
— Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) April 4, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Assad (oblique) begins game progression Friday in extended spring training. With more build-up and a rehab assignment still needed, he remains at least a few weeks away. Ben Brown continues to hold the fifth starter spot.

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