Craig Counsell Gives Important Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The last thing the Chicago Cubs can deal with at the moment is a long-term injury to Kyle Tucker. Even if that means the left-handed hitting outfielder is out for a couple of games, it could sway how the National League Central finishes.

Javier Assad thinks he can help the Chicago Cubs in the last part of the season. Assad is slated to make a rehab start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. The right-hander is coming back from a troublesome left oblique injury.