Chicago Cubs spring training is underway and already they are dealing with a few injuries. Pitcher Javier Assad and third baseman Matt Shaw are dealing with oblique issues whereas pitcher Brandon Birdsell has a LAT strain. Recently the severity of Birdsell’s injury was revealed.
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell is dealing with a LAT strain
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Birdsell, a 2022 draft pick by the Cubs and first time non-roster invitee to big league camp, is dealing with a LAT strain. According to manager Craig Counsell, he recently underwent an MRI that revealed a grade 1 injury. He still has a good prognosis to pitch in April, but the recovery period includes three to four weeks of no throwing and then progressing from there.
“So, it was three to four weeks no throwing and then we’ll progress. So, overall, good news. It’s a little more significant than some of the other guys, but you could absolutely see him pitching in April again.”
-Craig Counsell on Brandon Birdsell’s injury, per Marquee Sports Network
Impact of Brandon Birdsell’s injury
Birdsell is coming off a 2024 season where he pitched in both Double and Triple-A. Overall he had a 3.91 across 135 innings pitched. He was unlikely to make the Opening Day roster, but this injury may impact his availability for the start of the minor league season.
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