ST. LOUIS – Outfielders Jake Marisnick and Jason Heyward are trending in the right direction in their efforts to return from the 10-day injured list. While it remains to be seen when they’ll return, both have begun to increase their baseball activities.
Marisnick has been on the IL with a right hamstring strain since May 11 and is currently building up in his progression. The Cubs’ center fielder had a more moderate strain, requiring a little more time on the shelf.
Heyward, who went on the IL on Thursday with a left hamstring strain, has started doing light agility work with the training staff and may be back sooner rather than later if things continue to progress positively.