Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs - News - June 29, 2022 | FOX Sports

David Bote - Dealing with shoulder soreness Bote exited Thursday's game against the Reds due to left shoulder soreness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Bote collided with teammate Nico Hoerner attempting to field a groundball in the fourth inning. The injury is particularly concerning because Bote separated his left shoulder on two occasions during the 2021 season and underwent surgery to repair the damage in the offseason. Bote is day-to-day for now, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him out of the lineup for at least a few days.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Bote - Exits after collision Bote exited Thursday's game against the Reds in the fifth inning, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Bote collided with teammate Nico Hoerner attempting to field a groundball and appeared to take a heavy impact to his chest/shoulder area. Bote initially remained in the game but was lifted an inning later. Andrelton Simmons took over at second base in Bote's place.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aristides Aquino - Resumes hitting Aquino (ankle) has resumed hitting Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Aquino sustained an ankle injury in mid-June that's expected to keep him sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, but he's been cleared to resume swinging. However, he'll need to ramp up his workload before he has a clear target date to return to game action.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Gutierrez - Slated to throw live BP Gutierrez (elbow) will throw live batting practice Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Gutierrez progressed to mound work last week, and he's now been cleared to face live hitters. After being shut down with a first-degree UCL strain in his right elbow earlier in June, the 26-year-old has recently made encouraging progress in his recovery.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Díaz - Won't return Friday Diaz (biceps) will require at least two more throwing sessions before he's cleared to return, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds initially hoped Diaz would be able to be reinstated from the injured list Friday, but he'll instead toss a bullpen Saturday prior to throwing a live BP on Monday. Once the right-hander is officially activated, it's possible he takes on a setup role since manager David Bell expressed confidence in Hunter Strickland as the Reds' closer last weekend.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Narciso Crook - Contract selected Crook had his contract selected by the Cubs on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Crook joined the Cubs on a minor-league deal in November and will now receive his first opportunity in the big leagues. The 26-year-old has appeared in 47 games for Triple-A Iowa this year and hit .268/.375/.510 with nine home runs, 27 RBI and 11 stolen bases.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Hermosillo - Moves to 60-day IL Hermosillo (quadriceps) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Hermosillo has been sidelined since May 8 by a quadriceps strain, and Thursday's transaction shouldn't significantly alter his return timetable since he'll be able to return as early as the second weekend in July. The 27-year-old progressed to taking live batting practice next week, and he'll likely be able to begin a rehab assignment soon.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE