It’s been three weeks since Cubs catcher Miguel Montero hurt his thumb and the Cubs recalled Kyle Schwarber from Triple-A.
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Since Montero was put on the 15-day disabled list, Schwarber has been hitting .353 with two home runs and five RBI.
Montero had an MRI on Thursday, and he said he’s ready to return.
#Cubs Montero had MRI on thumb today. Waiting for results. "I think I'm ready"
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 30, 2015
#Cubs Maddon expects Montero to go on rehab assignment. "I know he doesn't want to do that."
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 30, 2015
Before Montero hurt his thumb, he was hitting .230 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI.
The Cubs are more excited for Montero to return behind the plate where he’s caught 25 percent of base stealers, which is the best on the Cubs roster.
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