Carlos Marmol (RP)

Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol played catch on Wednesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list with a hamstring issue, reports MLB.com. On Tuesday, manager Dale Sveum told reporters that Marmol is at least 10-14 days away from returning to action. "He's getting his treatment every day, and we'll see what happens," Sveum said.

Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol (hamstring) played catch Wednesday, May 16, for the first time ...

RotoInfo.com | May 16th, 4:42pm

Carlos Marmol (hamstring) played long toss Wednesday, but will need a rehab assignment before returning from the disabled list, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum told reporters Tuesday that reliever Carlos Marmol (hamstring) is at least 10-14 days away from returning to action. "He's getting his treatment every day, and we'll see what happens," Sveum said.

RotoInfo.com | May 15th, 7:30pm

Manager Dale Sveum said Carlos Marmol will likely pitch for Triple-A Iowa before being reinstated from the disabled list.

Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol (hamstring) is at least 10 days to two weeks away ...

An MRI taken Saturday on Carlos Marmol's injured right hamstring showed only minimal damage.

The Chicago Cubs put Carlos Marmol on the disabled list Saturday with a strained right hamstring and recalled right-hander Casey Coleman from Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs have placed reliever Carlos Marmol on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring injury on Saturday, reports MLB.com. Chicago recalled Casey Coleman to take his place on the roster.

The Chicago Cubs have placed RP Carlos Marmol (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list because ...

Cubs placed RHP Carlos Marmol on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.

RotoInfo.com | May 12th, 2:20pm

News on Cubs P Carlos Marmol is encouraging. Dale Sveum said MRI showed 'very, very minimal damage, nothing major.'

RotoInfo.com | May 12th, 9:34am

05/12 - Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained right hamstring)

RotoInfo.com | May 12th, 7:36am

Cubs placed Carlos Marmol on the 15-day disabled list.

RotoInfo.com | May 12th, 6:00am

Carlos Marmol (hamstring) will undergo a MRI back in Chicago. Cubs manager Dale Sveum said he may be placed on the disabled list.

Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol left Friday night's contest against the Brewers with a strained right hamstring. Marmol sustained the injury while pitching during the seventh inning. He tried to stay in the game after making a few warmup throws, but was pulled in favor of Michael Bowden.

RotoInfo.com | May 11th, 8:10pm

Update: Carlos Marmol left the game with a right hamstring strain.

RotoInfo.com | May 11th, 7:52pm

Carlos Marmol coming out with an apparent injury after throwing warmup tosses.

RotoInfo.com | May 4th, 8:44am

Carlos Marmol has been removed has the Cubs closer.

RotoInfo.com | May 3rd, 4:28pm

CloserAlarm - Carlos Marmol 'could lose his job' according to Sveum - Watch Closely

RotoInfo.com | May 3rd, 4:28pm

CloserAlarm - Carlos Marmol 'could lose his job' according to Sveum - Watch Closely

RotoInfo.com | May 3rd, 1:12pm

Carlos Marmol blew his third blown save in five chances Thurday. His job as closer could be in jeopardy.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 25th, 1:32pm

Carlos Marmol is on track to pitch Monday in his first appearance since suffering a hand cramp Thursday.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 22nd, 10:10am

Chicago Cubs closer Carlos Marmol was cleared to resume throwing after an MRI on his neck and shoulder revealed no damage.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 22nd, 9:16am

Carlos Marmol expects to pitch in a game on Monday. He felt some tightness in his neck as well as cramps in hand. He should be fine for opening day.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 21st, 1:46pm

MRI on Carlos Marmol's right hand revealed no significant nerve injury. He remains on schedule for Opening Day..

RotoInfo.com | Mar 20th, 3:58pm

Update: Carlos Marmol says he felt cramp in right hand and will get an MRI as a precaution. Cubs closer didn't seem all that concerned.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 20th, 2:56pm

Carlos Marmol is leaving with the trainer in the seventh inning with an undisclosed injury. Update to follow.

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