Brad Boxberger

Brad Boxberger is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Boxberger has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a right forearm strain. He figures to head out on a rehab assignment soon if all goes well. He could return to the Cubs bullpen by the end of August.

Brad Boxberger is expected to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Boxberger was able to play catch on Tuesday and he will continue to progress on Wednesday. He was placed on the IL in mid-May with a right forearm strain. Boxberger could be on track to return to the Cubs bullpen by the end of the month.

Brad Boxberger was placed on the 15-day IL Monday with a right forearm strain.

Fantasy Impact

The move is retroactive to May 14th. Boxberger has struggled so far this season, posting a 1.50 WHIP, 5.52 ERA, and a .236 OBA in 14 2/3 innings pitched this season.

Brad Boxberger tossed a scoreless ninth inning on the mound for the Cubs Thursday, walking one and recording a save in a 5-2 win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Boxberger has been reliable out of the bullpen for the Cubs recently, holding opponents scoreless in five of his last six relief appearances for the club. The veteran right-hander will likely see plenty of opportunities to close out games for manager David Ross, carrying a 3.60 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with to go along with nine strikeouts and two saves in 11 relief appearances so far this season.

Brad Boxberger and the Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $2.8 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Boxberger had a very solid 2022 with the Brewers with a 2.95 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 64 innings. The Cubs' bullpen is wide open when it comes to save opportunities, so Boxberger could serve a similar role to David Robertson did in 2022, making him a potential option for saves late in drafts.