Cubs Injury Updates

Ryan Dempster pitched one inning in his rehab appearance at AAA Iowa on Tuesday. The Cubs closer threw twelve pitches, nine of which were strikes and reached 94mph on the radar gun. Dempster reported no pain and will make one more appearance on Thursday. If all goes well he could be activated as soon as Friday.

Wade Miller will make a start at Iowa on Friday as well, and Henry Blanco will follow him by beginning his rehab on Saturday at Iowa as long as his shoulder and neck continue to improve.