Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Angels - News - June 07, 2023 | FOX Sports

Adell homers in return to majors as Angels beat Cubs 3-1 to complete series sweep

Jo Adell homered in his first game back in the majors, Reid Detmers finally posted his first victory of the season and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-1 to compl...

JUNE 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Adell's focus on 'me vs. me' in Halos return ANAHEIM -- After a dominant showing at Triple-A Salt Lake, outfielder Jo Adell is finally getting a chance to show what he can do in the Maj...

JUNE 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brad Boxberger - Another bullpen set Boxberger (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Boxberger will head to the Cubs' spring training facility to throw his second bullpen session in the last week. It's unclear how much longer he'll need to ramp up before returning to game action, though he is expected to go on at least a brief rehab assignment before being activated.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger - Set to face live pitching Bellinger (knee) will continue his rehab at the Cubs' spring training facility, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bellinger is expected to participate in live batting practice and engage in other controlled exercises while remaining under close observation of the team. It has already been announced that he will require a rehab assignment, though it's unclear when he may be ready for that next step.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel - Sitting third straight Morel isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday against the Angels.

Impact Morel's woes at the plate (1-for-25 since May 25) will cause him to miss his third consecutive start as the Cubs search for more production. Miguel Amaya will fill in as Chicago's designated hitter Thursday and bat sixth.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Mervis - Out against lefty Mervis isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday against the Angels.

Impact With the left-handed Reid Detmers set to start the game on the mound for Los Angeles, Mervis will retreat to the dugout. Trey Mancini will fill in at first base and bat seventh.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Renfroe - Expected back Saturday Angels manager Phil Nevin said Renfroe (paternity) is due to return Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Renfroe's wife gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday and he'll return to baseball duties this weekend against the Mariners after spending some time with his growing family. The 31-year-old slugger has put up 11 home runs and 30 RBI in 58 games this season.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE