Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he continues his lengthy journey back to the Chicago Cubs after suffering a left oblique injury during spring training in Arizona.

Craig Counsell Gives Important Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The last thing the Chicago Cubs can deal with at the moment is a long-term injury to Kyle Tucker. Even if that means the left-handed hitting outfielder is out for a couple of games, it could sway how the National League Central finishes.

Jed Hoyer has repeatedly stated the Chicago Cubs are looking to add pitching. Bullpen arms and a starting pitcher seems to be at the top of their priority list as they look to build a staff that can mirror the success their lineup has had.

Here is what the Cubs are "desperate" for at the July 31 trade deadline, though there is a catch to the notion.

CHICAGO — All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is sidelined with a bruised right knee, giving the Chicago Cubs yet another item to consider in the final 10 days before the July 31 trade deadline.

With Pete Crow-Armstrong out due to a bruised knee, Seiya Suzuki will play center field for the first time in his MLB career.

The Chicago Cubs will be without Pete Crow-Armstrong for their showdown with the Kansas City Royals after the All-Star centerfielder suffered a bruised knee. It's not a long-term issue, but it does leave the Cubs compromised in the outfield Monday night.

The Cubs did receive some more injury moves before today’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, which could turn into something to be concerned about. Chicago Cubs outfielder removed from lineup

The Chicago Cubs have clubbed their way into first place in the NL Central Division, currently holding a 5.5-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers as of this writing.

If Chicago fans were looking for more reasons to engage in cautious optimism, the team’s latest injury report provided it. Chicago Cubs pitcher set to make long-awaited return to mound.