Cubs and Lester Dodge Bullet

When Chicago Cubs ace, Jon Lester left Thursday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, the worst case was assumed. Today we learned that the Cubs and Lester dodged a bullet.

Early word is #Cubs encouraged by the medical report on Lester. He will be back this season

— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 18, 2017

#Cubs Lester has general shoulder fatigue. Will go on DL

— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 18, 2017

Good news re Lester is no structural issues. #Cubs

— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 18, 2017

#Cubs Maddon "We're pretty sure it'll be minimal time " re Lester

— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 18, 2017

This is great news, especially since the time table for lat injuries are all over the place. If it is just fatigue, that explains why his pitches appeared flat and 2-3 MPH slower. It should also be something that can be evaluated in a handful of days for a quick return.

We also learned that Justin Grimm is headed for the DL as well. It was original reported that he would be demoted to Iowa, but a DL trip saves an option. He could then be recalled come September once rosters are expanded.

Here are the Cubs subsequent moves.

Rob Zastryzny and Felix Pena to join #Cubs

— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 18, 2017

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