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CINCINNATI – The Cubs are expected to assess their pitching needs over the next couple days, en route to deciding whether to activate lefty Jordan Wicks from the 15-day IL or send him back to Triple-A for another rehab start.
“We’ve had, frankly, two shorter stars the last two nights,” manager Craig Counsell said before the Cubs’ series opener against the Reds on Thursday. “So just want to make sure we’re covered down there and getting guys appropriate rest.”
Having Wicks come out of the bullpen is one of the options the Cubs have discussed, as he nears a return from straining his left forearm.