Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal is on the injured list for the third time this season after missing most of last year with a hamstring injury.
The crossroads moment looks at least a little familiar for the Cubs, with Nico Hoerner having faced a similar offseason conditioning challenge a year ago after back-to-back injury plagued seasons — with strong 2021 performances sandwiched between IL stints.
Until a triceps injury forced him from Sunday night’s game, Hoerner has stayed remarkably healthy all season, producing a breakout defensive performance at shortstop and leading the team with a .291 average and 18 stolen bases. “We had that exact conversation,” Ross said. “That’s what we talked about: ‘Look, have you talked to Nico?’ “The Cubs also recently hired a new strength and conditioning coach, Blaine Kinsley, who spends a lot of time in Arizona, where Madrigal lives, and they’ve connected on some initial thoughts on offseason plans.
Last year Madrigal underwent season-ending surgery in June for a severe hamstring injury, and his rehab and post-rehab conditioning continued through much of spring training.
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