‘I missed being here’: Javier Assad nears return from oblique injury, which could give Chicago Cubs a boost
- Posted on July 26, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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‘I missed being here’: Javier Assad nears return from oblique injury, which could give Chicago Cubs a boost

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.