Marcus Stroman Injury Update: Cubs ace set to return to mound just in time to help keep playoff hopes alive

Marcus Stroman Injury Update
Marcus Stroman Injury Update - Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman, one of the team's aces, has not pitched since July 31. He has been trying to return to the mound after suffering a rib cartilage fracture in August.

On Friday, the Cubs announced that Stroman would return on Saturday to start against the Colorado Rockies. This is fantastic news for a team with a half-game lead for the final National League Wild Card spot.

Stroman was activated from the IL last week and was used sparingly. He threw 31 pitches last Friday and 13 pitches Saturday. He feels great and is ready to return as a starter.

Stroman has been great this season. He has compiled a 10-8 record with a 3.76 ERA with 115 strikeouts. He had his name in the running for the NL Cy Young before going on the IL.


Marcus Stroman could not have returned at a better time for the Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs

The National League Wild Card race is getting tight as we inch closer to the end of the regular season. One game separates three teams from clinching the final playoff spot. This is why Marcus Stroman's return is important.

The Miami Marlins are a half-game out, and the Cincinnati Reds are a full-game out. The Chicago Cubs must be at their best to keep these two teams in their rearview mirror.

The Cubs do not have the easiest stretch of games to end the regular season. They finish their series with the Colorado Rockies before taking on the red-hot Atlanta Braves. Then, they finish the season with a series against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Chicago Cubs must close the season strong if they want to keep their postseason spot. One bad game could be the difference between them playing in the playoffs and watching it at home.

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Edited by Jared "Bloomy" Bloom
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