PT TODAY: Relievers primed to return for Cubs
Aug 16 2019
Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.
| National League | American League | |
| Cubs | Steve Cishek on track for Tuesday | |
| Chicago Cubs RP Steve Cishek (hip) is back with the club after getting a cortisone shot on his ailing hip on Tuesday, Aug. 13. He said Wednesday, Aug. 14 that he felt good throwing and plans a bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 15. He is on track to return from the 10-day injured list when eligible on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Gordon Wittenmyer | |
| BHQ take: CHC eagerly anticipates Cishek's return, as well as those of fellow RH relievers Craig Kimbrel and Brandon Kintzler from the IL. Pedro Strop and David Phelps have collected saves in their absence.... |
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
Luis Robert's return creates a playing time squeeze in the Mets outfield; catching woes in Baltimore; Kyle Teel is injured again; and more...
Jul 21 2026 8:09am
Jul 21 2026 8:09am
Landon Knack is among the possibilities to take some rotation turns for the Dodgers as Shohei Ohtani's knee heals. Plus Ronel Blanco and Randy Vásquez return to the mound.
Jul 20 2026 8:49am
Jul 20 2026 8:49am
Julio Rodriguez returns from the concussion IL; Lourdes Gurriel returns to the IL; Cubs acquire Aaron Civale from the Athletics; Brandon Woodruff's season is over; and more...
Jul 19 2026 7:21am
Jul 19 2026 7:21am
Tommy Troy's injury earns Tyler Locklear a ticket to Arizona; Lucas Spence joins the Astros outfield; a slew of roster moves for the Athletics; and more...
Jul 18 2026 8:06am
Jul 18 2026 8:06am
Mets activate Marcus Semien; still no timeline for Will Smith's return; Phillies shut down Keller; Rockies re-jigger rotation, and more...
Jul 17 2026 7:19am
Jul 17 2026 7:19am
