PT TODAY: Back injury sidelines Cubs' Rizzo
Apr 9 2018
Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.
| National League | American League | |
| Cubs | Anthony Rizzo going to DL? | |
| Chicago Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo (back) is expected to be placed on the 10-day disabled list. That move would be retroactive to Friday, April 6. Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Gordon Wittenmyer | |
| BHQ take: Early indications are that backup catcher Victor Caratini will be Rizzo's primary 1B replacement, likely boosting top catcher Willson Contreras' share of the catching duties. Contreras could also see 1B PT with Caratini catching some games while Rizzo is sidelined. Caratini has displayed strong plate skills throughout his pro career, and has shown signs of developing power.... |
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Kyle Teel returns to stabilize White Sox catching; McClanahan, Grisham hurting; C. Scott to take on some additional rest days, and more.
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
Konnor Griffin looks to race into September for the Pirates. Plus catching up on a couple of roster expansion moves.
Sep 4 2026 9:28am
Sep 4 2026 9:28am
Victor Mesa Jr. has made two starts since his IL activation; Jax, Massey, McMahon also return; additional news on Correa and Contreras, and more.
Sep 3 2026 8:24am
Sep 3 2026 8:24am
September roster expansion provided room for a big wave of IL activations on Tuesday, led by Detroit's Riley Greene...
Sep 2 2026 7:47am
Sep 2 2026 7:47am
Luis Robert joins Baltimore's wild-card hunt; Luis Rengifo's season is over due to an ACL tear; White Sox add Tommy Pham to their OF mix; Ketel Marte re-activated in Arizona; and more...
Sep 1 2026 8:13am
Sep 1 2026 8:13am
