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Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 17

Cubs Injury Updates: Shaw, Assad, Birdsell

A few injury updates for the Chicago Cubs … Although he was expected to start hitting again this weekend after the oblique injury, Matt Shaw and the Cubs pushed things back: “They’re being very careful, kind of a slower buildup,” Shaw said.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 16
'It’s a little more significant;' Chicago Cubs’ prospect injury severity revealed

'It’s a little more significant;' Chicago Cubs’ prospect injury severity revealed

Chicago Cubs spring training is underway and already they are dealing with a few injuries.  Pitcher Javier Assad and third baseman Matt Shaw are dealing with oblique issues whereas pitcher Brandon Birdsell has a LAT strain.  Recently the severity of Birdsell’s injury was revealed.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10
Cubs manager reveals injuries to a pair of pitchers

Cubs manager reveals injuries to a pair of pitchers

Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to camp for all 30 clubs this week, but the Cubs started a little earlier than everyone else. That’s due to the fact that the Cubs and Dodgers are starting the regular season early, flying to Tokyo to play a couple of games there in mid-March.

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / February 10

Javier Assad Experiencing Oblique Soreness, Brandon Birdsell Has Shoulder Issue

Just one day into camp and already the Cubs are dealing with injuries to at least two pitchers. That’s par for the course, as the recent study on pitcher injuries showed the highest risk came during spring training, but it’s never good to have multiple guys on the shelf before things even get started.

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