While the expectation is that Javier Assad will start pitching off a mound again this week, the Cubs may place the righty on ...

MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs have ruled out right-hander Javier Assad for the start of the season, manager Craig Counsell said Saturday.

Javier Assad won't be part of the Cubs' roster for the Tokyo Series or Opening Day against the Diamondbacks later this month.

Assad is aiming to resume throwing off a mound sometime next week, but the Cubs have determined that he won't have enough time to work his way back before the beginning of the season. With Assad now ...

When the Cubs signed Colin Rea to bolster their starting pitching depth, there appeared to be an outside chance for the ...

There is also another factor that could lead this Chicago Cubs veteran starting pitcher to make the rotation on opening day.

Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has been sidelined this spring due to oblique soreness, and 670 The Score’s Bruce ...

The Cubs made some big moves this offseason to make them one of the favorites to win the National League Central division in ...

That may prove to have been the case for the Cubs when presumed fifth starter Javier Assad was diagnosed with an oblique ...