CHICAGO -- The Cubs' Kris Bryant appears to be close to a rehab assignment.
Bryant, who has been sidelined since June 23 because of inflammation in his left shoulder, took batting practice on the field and did some defensive drills on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon talked to Bryant on the bench on Friday.
"I talked to him specifically about taking your swings and we'll try to figure out how many at-bats you may need to feel comfortable coming back to play with us," Maddon said Saturday.