The Cubs were careful in Spring Training with Soler to avoid any leg injuries, which have hindered him in the two previous seasons. Maddon assured Soler was healthy; Monday was more of a mental break.
• Jason Hammel, who was bothered by a cracked nail on the middle finger of his right hand, is on schedule to make his next start Friday against the Brewers. Hammel said he had trouble getting a good feel of his pitches because of the nail, and was trying to avoid a blister.
• Reliever Pedro Strop talked to the Brewers' Jean Segura on Sunday night and was assured that the shortstop was OK.