Cubs at Dodgers February 20, 2025

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Javier Assad

Cleared to play catch

PChicago Cubs

February 20, 2025

Manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Assad (oblique) has resumed playing catch, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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Matt Shaw

Resumes hitting and throwing

3BChicago Cubs

February 20, 2025

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Shaw (oblique) is "doing great" and has resumed hitting in the batting cage and throwing, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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Brett Bateman

Slated for hamate surgery

OFChicago Cubs AA

February 20, 2025

Manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Bateman will undergo hamate bone surgery on his right hand, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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Owen Caissie

Shut down with groin tightness

OFChicago Cubs AAA

February 20, 2025

Manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Caissie has been shut down due to left groin tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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Alexander Canario

Removed from 40-man roster

OFChicago Cubs

February 20, 2025

The Cubs designated Canario for assignment Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

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Shohei Ohtani

Planning to pitch out of windup

DHLos Angeles Dodgers

February 20, 2025

Ohtani (shoulder/elbow) has thrown mostly out of a windup during his first two bullpen sessions this spring and plans to continue to do so during games this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

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Tony Gonsolin

Starting second spring game

PLos Angeles Dodgers

February 20, 2025

Gonsolin is scheduled to start Friday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Solid in spring opener

PLos Angeles Dodgers

February 20, 2025

Yamamoto pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in a Cactus League contest against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out two batters.

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Bobby Miller

In concussion protocol

PLos Angeles Dodgers AAA

February 20, 2025

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Miller will be in concussion protocol, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

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Bobby Miller

Struck in head by comebacker

PLos Angeles Dodgers AAA

February 20, 2025

Miller was removed from Thursday's Cactus League appearance versus the Cubs after being hit in the head by a comebacker, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

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Shohei Ohtani

Remaining in leadoff spot

DHLos Angeles Dodgers

February 20, 2025

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Ohtani will remain the team's leadoff hitter this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

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