The Cubs are dealing with multiple injury concerns as they hope to hold on to first place in the National League Central.

According to Cubs’ insider Taylor McGregor, manager Craig Counsell has confirmed Imanaga will begin throwing off a mound near the end of next week and is expected to return by sometime in the latter half of June. Chicago will, therefore, need to continue holding off a hot St. Louis Cardinals team before their ace returns.

The Chicago Cubs' general manager has provided some critical updates on two of the team's best players who are injured at the moment.