DREW SMYLY NEWS

Completes bullpen session Smyly (oblique) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Smyly is following a similar plan to Marcus Stroman (shoulder) and the duo threw bullpen sessions in front of the Cubs' training and coaching staffs Thursday. Smyly has already made one rehab start with High-A South Bend, so the team could opt to activate him and limit his pitch count. Alternatively, he could be sent back to the minors to complete at least one additional outing prior to rejoining the big-league rotation. Clarification on Smyly's status should come in the next couple days.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from rehab, may be activated Smyly (oblique) rejoined the Cubs on Wednesday and is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next day or two before the team decides whether to activate him from the 15-day inj...

Impact Both Smyly and fellow rehabbing starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) were back with the big club after making rehab starts Monday and Sunday, respectively. In his outing with High-A South Bend, Smyly struck out six and covered four innings and tossed 52 pitches while allowing three earned runs on four hits. Unless the Cubs are comfortable having Smyly slot back into the rotation this weekend in Los Angeles on a limited pitch count, he'll most likely head back to South Bend or another affiliate for a second rehab start as he looks to get fully ramped up from the injury that has thus far sidelined him for five weeks.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment on tap Smyly (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at High-A South Bend or Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Smyly progressed to facing live hitters Tuesday, and he threw a successful bullpen session Friday. The southpaw will may require multiple appearances in the minors prior to rejoining the Cubs, but his rehab assignment should be the final step in his recovery process.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen session Friday Smyly (oblique) will pitch another bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smyly has been sidelined since the beginning of June, but he's ramped up his activity recently. He will likely have a multiple outing rehab assignment in the coming weeks, putting his potential return to the team right around the All-Star break.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Smyly (oblique) threw 32 pitches in Tuesday's live batting practice session, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact He has advanced passed bullpen sessions, and it would seem that he will either have another live batting practice session or head out on a rehab assignment. Smyly has been sidelined all month with a right oblique strain.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another side session coming Smyly (oblique) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It's the second side session of the week for Smyly, whose strained right oblique apparently responded well to Tuesday's throwing workout. If all goes well Friday, Smyly could be cleared to face hitters in live batting practice early next week.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes side session Smyly (oblique) said he felt good after completing a bullpen session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The Cubs will likely have Smyly throw at least one more side session before having him face hitters in live batting practice or a simulated game. Smyly has been on the 15-day injured list since June 1 with a right oblique strain and will likely require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs aim to sweep series against the Braves

The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves looking to sweep their three-game series

JUNE 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Playing catch Smyly (oblique) has resumed playing catch, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Smyly sustained a right oblique strain in late May and is expected to spend about a month on the injured list. It's encouraging that the southpaw has been cleared to resume throwing, but he'll need to pitch off a mound and ramp up his intensity before he's in the mix to rejoin the major-league club.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arcia leads Braves against the Cubs following 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs after Orlando Arcia had four hits against the Nationals on Wednesday

JUNE 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Could miss about a month Smyly (oblique) said Thursday that he doesn't have a timetable for his return but could miss about a month, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smyly landed on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain Wednesday, and he appears to be in line for more than a minimal IL stint. However, the southpaw said that his recovery timetable will depend on how he feels as he builds up his workload. Smyly will rest and receive treatment during his first few days on the injured list before he resumes throwing, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place lefty Smyly on 15-day IL with strained oblique CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of a strained right oblique.The...

JUNE 1, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Cubs place lefty Smyly on 15-day IL with strained oblique

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique

JUNE 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on 15-day IL Smyly was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain Wednesday, retroactive to May 31.

Impact Smyly exited Monday's nightcap against the Brewers due to a right oblique issue, and he'll land on the injured list after being diagnosed with a strain. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, and the Cubs haven't announced who will take his place in the rotation.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs placed Drew Smyly on the injured list... - The Athletic The Cubs placed Drew Smyly on the injured list with a strained right oblique, optioned Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A Iowa and activated Jason...

JUNE 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nursing oblique issue Smyly was removed from his start in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee due to right oblique soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact This certainly wasn't the news the Cubs were looking for, as oblique injuries often result in trips to the injured list, especially for pitchers. The club will likely re-evaluate Smyly in the coming days to determine whether he'll require a trip to the IL.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits start with injury Smyly walked off the mound with the team trainer before the fourth inning of the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network rep...

Impact Smyly tossed a few warmup pitches prior to the top of the fourth inning, and he was then spotted being walked off the diamond. The nature of the injury is not known at this time.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders three runs in loss Smyly (1-5) took the loss during Wednesday's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Pirates, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Impact Smyly encountered trouble his second time through Pittsburgh's order, surrendering four consecutive baserunners with two out in the third inning and a Jack Suwinski solo home run in the fifth that proved to be the difference. After winning his first start of the season, the 32-year-old has lost five straight turns while churning out a 5.55 ERA, although he's gotten only eight total runs of support. He'll look to get back in the win column against Cincinnati early next week.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Smyly reaches 10 years of MLB service time — something the Chicago Cubs pitcher doesn't take lightly PHOENIX — Drew Smyly pondered the question, thinking back 10 years ago to his rookie season in Detroit.

MAY 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Losing streak continues Smyly (1-4) took the loss during Friday's 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on 10 hits and one walk with four strikeouts in six innings.

Impact Smyly was able to get through Arizona's order clean the first and third time through, but was tagged for three runs on four hits in the third and an additional run on a walk and a hit in the fourth. The six innings is the longest the 32-year-old has gone this season though the 10 hits easily surpass a previous high of six as Smyly owns a high 1.35 WHIP despite a quality 3.64 ERA. He's currently slated to pitch again early next week for a third match with Pittsburgh.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rivas' key hit vs hometown Padres lifts Cubs to 7-5 win

Alfonso Rivas hit a tiebreaking two-run single against his hometown team in the eighth inning, and the banged-up Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-5

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes third loss Smyly (1-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits across 4.1 innings to take the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. He walked two and stru...

Impact Clayton Kershaw and two Los Angeles relievers combined to shut out Chicago, so Smyly had no margin for error as he picked up his third loss of the season versus only one win. Despite the poor record, the lefty has actually pitched pretty well with a 3.04 ERA, but the 9-17 Cubs are struggling to win any ballgames these days. Smyly will look for a better outcome in his next scheduled start Friday against the Diamondbacks.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from bereavement list Smyly (personal) was activated from the bereavement list prior to Saturday's start against the Dodgers, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Smyly had been away from the team since Tuesday, but he'll start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. The southpaw is officially serving as the 27th man for the twin bill but should remain in the rotation following Saturday's outing.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's game postponed Smyly (personal) and the Cubs won't play Friday against the Dodgers after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smyly was a potential starter for Friday's matchup after spending time on the bereavement list, but the game ultimately won't be played. The southpaw will take the mound in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, while Daniel Norris will start in the nightcap, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE