WATCH: Javier Assad shares injury update on his oblique strain

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Sunday, February 16 2025

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad spoke to the media providing an update on his oblique strain injury, when this injury occurred, what's the plan to rehab from injury and more.

Watch the interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:07) Javier Assad reports feeling better and progressing in his recovery but is unsure when he will start throwing again.

(01:02) He did not feel any issues while training, but later at home, he experienced discomfort unexpectedly.

(02:06) He is currently not throwing and is taking his recovery day by day, waiting until he feels ready to resume.

(02:47) Assad acknowledges that oblique injuries can be tricky but is focused on allowing proper healing time.

(03:36) Mentally, he is staying strong and focused on recovery, despite the setback disrupting his preparation.

(04:18) He does not believe the early start to training (due to the Japan schedule) contributed to his injury, as he had been feeling great before it occurred.

(Throughout) He emphasizes that injuries happen unexpectedly and is committed to working back to full health.