Ben Zobrist On Restricted List And Pedro Strop Goes On The Injured List

Well, this isn’t that surprising, but it’s also another reason to be upset about the Cubs handling of their bullpen. It was speculated that the Cubs would place Daniel Descalso on the injured list today, but instead it’s Pedro Strop.

Ben Zobrist has also been placed on the restricted list. Addison Russell has been called up and Mike Montgomery is back as well to take Strop’s spot in the bullpen.

Strop said the left hamstring has been bothering him mildly since series in Arizona. In his last outing vs. Marlins, it flared beyond tolerance. MRI showed Grade 2 strain. Will get treatment for 3-4 days before planning next rehab step. No established timeline for return.

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 8, 2019

Strop said it’s a grade 2 plus strain of left hamstring . He said same as his injury last Sept in Washington

— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) May 8, 2019

If you remember back to spring training, Strop tweaked his hamstring then and missed some time. This is the same hamstring injury and now he’s going to be out for at least a few more weeks.

Strop felt it in his hammy during his two innings of work in AZ. Got the Seattle series off and then felt it vs STL but was able to get through. Ineffective in Monday and that's when they went forward with an MRI. Grade 2+, better than last year's issue, so hopefully a few weeks.

— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) May 8, 2019

The good news: He said Monday's outing was nothing like the Wild Card game last fall when he had serious pain during his appearance.

So he's encouraged this won't be longer than a month.

— Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) May 8, 2019

Earlier this week Strop looked terrible against the Marlins, walking three and giving up a hit, as he blew Monday’s game at Wrigley Field. This leg injury most definitely contributed to his wildness.

The #Cubs today announced the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/4MAHuJNFVE

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 8, 2019

Hopefully everything is OK with Ben Zobrist, as he’ll be away from the team because of a personal issue. Mike Montgomery was placed on the injured list in April with a lat issue. He’s been rehabbing in the minors for the past couple weeks.

Addison Russell is back and he’s starting at second base Wednesday night.

Here is tonight's #Cubs starting lineup.

Game preview: https://t.co/WRb0eq8E5w pic.twitter.com/wiHBRCEhLq

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 8, 2019

The Cubs moved up the start time to 6:35 p.m.