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  • John Brebbia (calf) begins rehab assignment Friday
    John Brebbia (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte.

    Advice: The 33-year-old reliever looks to be getting back on track after he suffered calf tightness during a game two weeks ago. His fantasy value has taken a hit this season with Michael Kopech being the White Sox primary closer this season. Brebbia should return to the active roster in the coming days barring any setbacks. Rotoworld 30 minutes ago
    John BrebbiaCWS - SP,RP
    3:40 pm @PHI
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  • Set to begin rehab assignment
    Brebbia (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Advice: Brebbia is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list on Sunday, and it would appear he could be back at that time if he can get through Friday's rehab appearance without any hiccups. The veteran reliever has been out the last two weeks with a right calf strain, which was an apparent aggravation of an injury he initially suffered back in February. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
    John BrebbiaCWS - SP,RP
    3:40 pm @PHI
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  • Slated for live BP Sunday
    Steele (hamstring) will throw a live batting practice session Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: If Steele gets through the live BP with no issues, he could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. The left-hander is working his way back from a left hamstring strain which he suffered back on Opening Day. It's not clear at this point how many rehab starts he might be asked to make before rejoining the Cubs' rotation. Rotowire.com Today, 9:23 am
     
  • Getting start in right field
    Wisdom will start in right field and bat second in Friday's game against the Marlins.

    Advice: Fresh off the injured list, the right-handed hitting Wisdom will be thrown right into the mix against left-hander A.J. Puk. Most of the 32-year-old's playing time figures to come against southpaws. Wisdom has a career .813 OPS versus lefties. Rotowire.com Today, 8:58 am
    Patrick WisdomCHC - 1B,3B
    11:20 am vs MIA
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  • Taking seat Friday
    Gomes is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against the Marlins.

    Advice: It's a routine day off for the veteran backstop. Miguel Amaya will do the catching for Jameson Taillon while Gomes takes a seat. Rotowire.com Today, 8:45 am
     
  • Sitting against left-hander
    Busch is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Marlins.

    Advice: With southpaw A.J. Puk toeing the slab for the Marlins, the left-handed hitting Busch will receive a day off. Garrett Cooper will handle the first base position for the Cubs on Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 8:44 am
    Michael BuschCHC - 1B,3B
    11:20 am vs MIA
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  • Set for MLB debut Saturday
    Munoz will be recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville by the Marlins to start one of the games in Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cubs, Isaac Azout of SBNation.com reports.

    Advice: It will be the major-league debut for Munoz, who was acquired via trade from the Pirates over the offseason. The 24-year-old has had a rough start to the season with Jacksonville, allowing 14 runs (13 earned) with a 7:12 K:BB over 10.2 frames. Munoz is not an advisable fantasy streamer. Rotowire.com Today, 8:19 am
     
  • Ian Gibaut’s (forearm) return from IL delayed
    Reds RHP Ian Gibaut (forearm) continues to have discomfort and his return has been pushed back.

    Advice: The 30-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list prior to Opening Day, but the right-handed reliever will now be sidelined for longer than expected. Everything seemed like it was heading in the right direction for Gibaut, so this setback is disappointing to here. We’ll have to wait and see how the team wants to designate him moving forward. Rotoworld Today, 8:08 am
    Ian GibautCIN - RP
    3:40 pm vs LAA
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  • Renewed forearm discomfort
    Gibaut has been returned from his rehab assignment due to renewed right forearm discomfort.

    Advice: Gibaut had been close to rejoining the Reds' bullpen, but now he's having his rehab assignment paused. The reliever continues to be evaluated as the Reds determine the next steps in his recovery. Rotowire.com Today, 8:06 am
    Ian GibautCIN - RP
    3:40 pm vs LAA
    New Player Note
    IL15