Ben Zobrist went on a personal leave of absence and was placed on the restricted list May 8, almost five weeks ago.
Thursday in Los Angeles, Theo Epstein was asked about an update to Zobrist’s status, and he hinted about a return:
“There’s been a little definition added to how he hopes this thing might go,” Epstein said on Thursday before the Cubs played the Los Angeles Dodgers. “I’ve been in constant touch with Zobrist. He knows the door is open. I think he’s got an idea in mind on how he would like this to go, but his priorities are clear -- that’s family first.