PT TODAY: Heyward's return clogs Cubs' lineup

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Cubs | Jason Heyward activated
Chicago Cubs OF Jason Heyward (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Sept. 16.   Source: MLBRosterMoves
 
BHQ take: Heyward was not in the starting lineup in his first game back. Heyward's activation, in combination with Kyle Schwarber's seemingly imminent return from a back injury which has sidelined him for nearly a week, should alter CHC's OF PT equation. The OF PT balance among various options remains unclear, though OF/INF Ian Happ and CF Albert Almora seem most vulnerable to PT loss, while 3B Kris Bryant and OF/2B Ben Zobrist are likely to see...

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