With Zobrist’s return not imminent, Cubs could possibly be patrons at

Ben Zobrist’s No. 18 jersey hangs subsequent to his locker within the Cubs’ clubhouse. The white shirt with blue pinstripes is cleaned and pressed. It has not been worn since May 6, which marked Zobrist’s final recreation earlier than he stepped away from the crew due to private causes. Now, with the commerce deadline lower than three weeks away, the Cubs might look to fill his void. “I think our starting pitching’s in good shape,” Joe Maddon stated Sunday earlier than the Cubs swept the Pirates. “I feel our bullpen’s in fine condition. Overall, when you might simply possibly add that aspect the place another constant bat, an actual professional at-bat – we’re lacking Zobrist. That’s