PT TODAY: Soler gets boost with Schwarber's injury

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Cubs | Kyle Schwarber finished for 2016
Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs C/OF Kyle Schwarber (knee) has a torn anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in his left leg and will not return in 2016.  Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jesse Rogers
 
BHQ take: Schwarber's injury means increased PT behind the plate for both regular Miguel Montero and backup David Ross, as Schwarber was slated to be the personal catcher for CHC starting pitcher Jason Hammel. Jorge Soler is likely the primary beneficiary of Schwarber's LF PT, though Soler's OF misadventures ensure Matt Szczur will continue seeing...

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