Availability
Hoby Milner began a rehab assignment on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Milner began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa. He is expected to need at least one more rehab appearance.
Cubs left-hander Hoby Milner (appendicitis) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Milner underwent an appendectomy on June 27 and has since healed. He has been going through a throwing program, including a bullpen session on Wednesday. The 35-year-old has posted a 3.53 ERA in 38 outings out of the Cubs' bullpen this season.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Hoby Milner is on track to return in early August.
Fantasy Impact
Milner has been sidelined since late June due to appendicitis. He could go on a rehab assignment next week.
Hoby Milner underwent emergency appendectomy surgery and will miss the next 4-to-6 weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Milner was placed on the injured list on Saturday. He could be sidelined into August.
The Cubs placed Hoby Milner on the 15-day IL with appendicitis.
Fantasy Impact
Milner becomes the latest Cubs pitcher to land on the injured list. Tyler Ferguson was recalled as the corresponding move.