Cubs righthander Marcus Stroman was placed on the injured list with no designation May 8. Generally, when that happens it means the player is on the COVID-19 list.
Stroman has thus missed at least one start, but he’ll be back for tonight’s game against the Diamondbacks, as he was activated from the IL this afternoon.
To make room for Stroman on the active roster, righthander Michael Rucker was placed on the IL with "left turf toe."
When player is placed on the COVID-19 list, it temporarily creates an “extra” 40-man roster spot, and so a 40-man spot was also needed for Stroman’s return.