The Cubs understand Hector Rondon’s medical history and have been cautious with a dominant reliever who was supposed to set up for Aroldis Chapman but now hasn’t pitched in a week.
“His triceps has come up a little bit sore, so I try to avoid him right now,” manager Joe Maddon revealed after Tuesday night’s 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field. “Nobody in the training room feels anything (is) seriously wrong by any means. It’s just being careful right now. That’s all.”
Rondon — who didn’t pout or complain when the Cubs acquired Chapman from the New York Yankees and took away his closing responsibilities — is scheduled to play catch on Wednesday and then reassess his right arm.