Cubs' Javier Assad Set for Triple-A Rehab Start Amid Return from Oblique Injury

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a left oblique injury. Assad, who re-aggravated the injury in April, recently threw three scoreless innings in an Arizona Complex League rehab appearance on Thursday. Manager Craig Counsell anticipates Assad could contribute to the Cubs by mid-August, potentially from the bullpen, despite being prepared as a starter.