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Madrigal is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals. With starts at second base in four of the past five games, Madrigal looks to be the Cubs' preferred option at the position for the moment, though he'll need to sustain a good run of health and offensive production to keep his spot atop the depth chart. Christopher Morel will get the start at the keystone Tuesday at Madrigal's expense.

Madrigal will start at second base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Nationals. With David Bote having been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, Christopher Morel having been deployed in more of a utility role of late and with Zach McKinstry getting off to an 0-for-14 start to his Cubs career, Madrigal has gained traction as the team's primary option of second base since coming off the injured list last Tuesday. He'll pick up his fourth start in five games Monday.

The Cubs are back in action tonight for their second game after the trade deadline. Of course, the lineup remains largely unchanged as the deadline deals all revolved around the bullpen. Here’s David Ross’ lineup for Game 2 at Busch Stadium. Chicago Cubs Lineup:. Rafael Ortega, DH. Willson...

The Cubs traded away three players since they last played Sunday in San Francisco:. Today, the team reinstated infielder Nick Madrigal from the 10-day injured list and recalled right-handed pitchers Michael Rucker and Anderson Espinoza from Triple-A Iowa. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Steven Brault has been placed on the COVID-19 related injured list.

The Cubs reinstated Madrigal (groin) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Madrigal missed nearly two months of action with his injury, but he's ready to resume playing for the big club. Madrigal hit .385 over his last seven rehab games, though because the Cubs have numerous options at second base, it's unclear what role he will fill in the short term. Zach McKinstry will get the nod at the keystone Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

After a trade deadline that saw the Cubs’ biggest move, surprisingly, being their trade of Scott Effross to the New York Yankees, they have now made a variety of post-deadline roster moves. Nick Madrigal has been activated off the IL, something we knew was coming. He slashed a healthy...

Madrigal (groin) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Madrigal was shut down for nearly two weeks after aggravating a groin injury in a rehab game earlier this month, but he is ready to get back on field. It's not clear how many games he will play with Iowa before being deemed ready to return, but expect the Cubs to proceed with caution.

Fresh slate awaits Cubs' Madrigal after All-Star break originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. It’s been a trying first season with the Cubs for second baseman Nick Madrigal. But when he returns from the injured list after the All-Star break, the 2018 No. 4 overall pick will have a...

Madrigal (groin) will work on strength and volume this week, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Madrigal was removed from Sunday's rehab game at Triple-A Iowa after experiencing renewed tightness in his left groin, but he'll work on strengthening exercises to begin the week. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to resume his rehab assignment, but it's possible that he'll rejoin the Cubs sometime in late July.

Madrigal was removed Sunday during his third rehab game with Triple-A Iowa after experiencing renewed tightness in his strained left groin, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Madrigal will be pulled off the rehab assignment and will return to Chicago to have his injury further evaluated. Even if the...

Madrigal, Norris, Schwindel set to start rehab assignments originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. A trio of sidelined Cubs are set to start minor-league rehab assignments as they get closer to returning from the injured list. Second baseman Nick Madrigal and lefty Daniel Norris will begin their assignments with Triple-A...

Madrigal (groin) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. Madrigal has been on the injured list with a left groin strain since mid-June, but he's been ramping up his activity level recently. He's hit in live batting practice and participated in base running drills over the last week and will now return to game action in Iowa. The 25-year-old will likely be cleared to rejoin the Cubs after a relatively brief rehab assignment.

Madrigal (groin) is scheduled to take part in live batting practice Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. The live batting practice session could mark the final hurdle that Madrigal needs to clear in his recovery from a left groin strain before he heads out on a minor-league rehab assignment. David Bote (shoulder) and Christopher Morel have been picking up most of the work at second base of late for the big club, but Madrigal should reclaim a near-everyday role in the middle infield once he's activated from the 10-day injured list.

Madrigal (groin) participated in baserunning drills Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Madrigal hit in live batting practice Tuesday and took another step in his recovery by running the bases ahead of Saturday's game against the Red Sox. Although he's made good progress this week, it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action.

Caleb Kilian, acquired by the Cubs last summer in the Kris Bryant trade, made a good MLB debut June 4 against the Cardinals, in the second game of a doubleheader. Despite allowing three runs in five innings, he struck out six and looked like he belonged. Now, the Cubs have...

Cubs’ Madrigal to IL with ‘frustrating’ groin injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. The groin injury that knocked Nick Madrigal out of Friday’s extra-innings loss to the Yankees landed him on the injured list Wednesday. The Cubs placed Madrigal on the 10-day IL with a...