Kris Bryant’s shoulder rehab moved forward in a meaningful way Saturday afternoon when he performed a little light tee work with no pain. It was only about 10 swings and he wasn’t going all out, but it was a sign that things are heading in the right direction.
Even so, the Cubs are no longer proceeding under the notion that they’ll get their superstar all the way back to full health and MVP form by the end of the season. Joe Maddon said as much when he joined 670 The Score’s Bernstein and McKnight Show Tuesday afternoon for his weekly appearance.