Aug 15, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Cubs are getting a nice boost to their roster ahead of the playoffs.
The Cubs on Friday activated Marcus Stroman off the injured list.
The #Cubs today activated RHP Marcus Stroman off the 15-day IL and optioned RHP Daniel Palencia to @IowaCubs. pic.twitter.com/UfM9t5Vvnx
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 15, 2023
Stroman had been out since early August. He was initially placed on the injured list retroactive to August 1 due to his hip. But the team later discovered he had a rib cartilage fracture.
Stroman rested for around two weeks after receiving the rib injury diagnosis. He then began a throwing program and had recently thrown some batting practice sessions.
The 32-year-old pitcher had a 2.47 ERA when June ended. But he posted a 9.11 ERA in July, getting hit hard in five of his six starts before being placed on the injured list.
Stroman is 10-8 with a 3.85 ERA this season and was named to the All-Star team for the second time in his career. He figures to rejoin a staff led by Cy Young contender Justin Steele. The Cubs entered Friday holding the second wild-card spot in the NL.
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