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  • Justin Steele to throw bullpen session Sunday
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Justin Steele (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session on Sunday.

    Advice: This will be Steele’s second bullpen session in the past two weeks. The 28-year-old threw a session last Saturday, but will continue to ramp up and eventually get some rehab starts before he joins the Cubs’ active roster. Steele isn’t expected to be back with the team until May. Rotoworld 57 minutes ago
     
  • 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 Today, 10:05 am
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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 Today, 9:59 am
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    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
     
  • Spins seven scoreless innings
    Webb (2-1) picked up the win Thursday, allowing two hits and one walk with five strikeouts over seven scoreless innings against Arizona.

    Advice: Webb was exceptional Thursday, making it through seven innings for a third straight start. The two hits Webb allowed came on the first two batters he faced Thursday, but he managed to retire the next 19 batters he faced after the pair of hits. Webb has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five appearances this season, boasting a 2.93 ERA across 30.2 innings pitched. He's tentatively scheduled for a matchup with the Mets on Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 6:10 am
     
  • Set to throw from flat ground
    Cobb (hip) had a clean MRI on his shoulder and will throw from flat ground Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Cobb has dealt with both elbow and shoulder pain while working his way back from hip surgery. However, he's now set to resume throwing for the first time since April 1. Given his inability to ramp up consistently, Cobb will likely need several weeks before he's ready to return to a big-league mound. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:48 pm
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  • Logan Webb makes swift work of D-backs in win
    Logan Webb fired seven shutout innings on Thursday in a win over the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Webb retired a career-high 19 consecutive batters following back-to-back singles from Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll, respectively, to open the contest before issuing a one-out walk to Christian Walker in the seventh inning. The 27-year-old workhorse, who finished with five strikeouts and only issued one walk, completed seven frames for the third consecutive start in this one. He’ll bring a sparkling 2.93 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 22/6 K/BB ratio across 30 2/3 innings (five starts) into another home outing on Tuesday against the Mets. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:57 pm
     
  • Dealing with bruised elbow
    Nelson exited Thursday's start against the Giants due to a right elbow contusion.

    Advice: Nelson took a comebacker to his arm while recording the final out of the second inning and was forced to exit the game. It appears that he's avoided a fracture or other more serious injury, so it remains possible that he's available for his next turn through the rotation. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:36 pm
     
  • Early exit
    Nelson was forced to leave Thursday's start against the Giants after taking a comebacker to his right wrist in the second inning, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Nelson worked two scoreless innings while allowing two hits before exiting. The nature of the injury is currently unclear, though he'll likely undergo an MRI or X-ray to determine the severity of the damage. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:29 pm