Chicago Cubs: Assessing the North Siders’ injuries

Jun 28, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is helped off the field after injuring his foot while making a catch against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 28, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is helped off the field after injuring his foot while making a catch against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

After staying relatively healthy last season, the Chicago Cubs are dealing with many injuries in 2017

One of the keys to the Chicago Cubs‘ magical run in 2016 was their health. Last season, four Cubs’ starters made at least 30 starts, with John Lackey making 29. However, the Cubs’ health extended past the starting rotation in 2016. Six position players appeared in at least 140 games, with two more appearing in at least 100.

This season, however, it has been a different story for the reigning World Series champions. Currently, the Cubs have four players on the DL and two more who are dealing with some injury.

Let’s dive deeper into who is on the DL, and when they might be expected back.

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