Cubs News: Theo Epstein gives positive updates on Willson Contreras, Ben Zobrist |
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — On hand for Sunday's MLB Little League Classic between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cubs President of Baseball Operations
Theo Epstein addressed the media at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field prior to the game. Epstein discussed the status of the Cubs, including injured catcher
Willson Contreras and veteran utility man
Ben Zobrist, who is currently on the restricted list..
According to Epstein, Contreras, who is currently on the injured list due to a severely strained right hamstring, is no longer experiencing pain and is progressing well through his rehab. Barring any setbacks, Contreras is expected to resume playing in early September. As for Zobrist, his minor-league stint has impressed Epstein, and, according to Epstein, Zobrist, who is currently playing for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, will continue rehabbing in the minor leagues at least through next weekend. Theo: Willson Contreras is “beyond discomfort” and focusing on build-up now. Ben Zobrist will repeat weekend playing program next week (affiliate TBA). Theo said Contreras well past the point of pain in his rehab, very encouraged by Zobrist, who will repeat his rehab cycle next weekend at affiliate to be determined Ben Zobrist to repeat his rehab cycle next weekend, per Theo. Cubs encouraged by his game. Willson Contreras progressing with his hammy injury .
