Javier Assad Should Contribute in the Second Half
Javier Assad (oblique) to contribute in the second half of the season and referenced August/September as a tentative timetable. It's been an injury-plagued season for Assad, who initially strained his left oblique during spring training and then aggravated the injury in late April while rehabbing. The 27-year-old resumed a throwing program in late May, but he obviously has a ways to go before he'll be able to contribute to the Cubs' pitching staff in the second half. When Assad does return from the injured list, fantasy managers should probably expect him to be in a relief role, which will limit his already minimal fantasy impact down the stretch. In a full-time starting role in 2024, Assad went 7-6 with a 3.73 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 124:63 K:BB in 147 frames.
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