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Cubs scratch Kyle Schwarber from lineup, await MRI results

The Cubs scratched Kyle Schwarber from Wednesday’s lineup with right rib soreness and can only hope this isn’t a serious injury for their hard-charging rookie.

Schwarber will get an MRI as a precaution after the outfielder/catcher felt something in the batting cage while warming up for a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.

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The Cubs won’t know until they get the MRI results, but the hope is that this break combined with Thursday’s off-day will help get Schwarber ready for this weekend’s series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.