Zobrist back with Cubs after 4-month absence

CHICAGO -- Ben Zobrist returned to the Chicago Cubs Sunday after a four-month absence to attend to his family after he and his wife initiated divorce proceedings.

"I'm nothing but grateful for how they've (the Cubs) handled the whole situation," Zobrist said in his first public comments since May. "They've given me the time and space needed to take care of my situation. I'm excited to be back."

Zobrist, 38, abruptly left the Cubs in early May as he and his wife both filed for divorce the same month. Zobrist indicated Sunday that divorce proceedings are on hold.

When he left, it was unclear if Zobrist would return to baseball this season or ever again since he's in the final year of a four deal…