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The 24-year-old Shaw was on the IL from May 20 to June 9 because
of mid-back tightness. He hit .257 with two homers and eight
RBIs in 14 games after he was activated from the IL.
“I think there’s a world where he’s swinging a bat by the
weekend,” manager Craig Counsell said. “I think as soon as we
get the inflammation out, we think we can move forward pretty
quickly, so there’s a chance that one’s a minimum (stint).”
Shaw had been serving as Chicago's primary right fielder since
Seiya Suzuki hurt his right knee on June 13. Counsell said
veteran Michael Conforto will get more regular time in right
with Shaw out. Conforto hit an RBI single in the victory over
the Padres.
The 28-year-old Roberts is the 13th Cubs pitcher on the IL. He
has a 4.21 ERA in a career-high 23 appearances out of the
bullpen. He pitched in 11 games in June.
“Ethan’s been one of the guys that has pitched a lot,” Counsell
said. “I don’t think we have anything serious here, but it’s
just, we got to give him a break, basically.”
Counsell said closer Daniel Palencia could begin throwing this
week. The right-hander was placed on the IL on June 16 with
elbow inflammation.
Starter Jameson Taillon is scheduled to throw live batting
practice against Chicago hitters on Tuesday. The veteran
right-hander strained his left hamstring in the second inning of
a 2-1 loss to San Francisco on June 7.
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