Cody Bellinger

Bellinger has been on the IL with a fractured middle finger since July 11th, so he's trending to the 2-4 week timeline that was expected. While there still isn't a specific date for his return, Craig Counsell said Bellinger could come off the IL during the Cubs' upcoming road trip.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Bellinger (finger) could be activated as soon as the team's July 26-31 road trip, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Canario came up as an extra outfielder when Cody Bellinger was placed on the injured list. Now Canario is headed back to the minors with the Cubs activating Mike Tauchman from the injured list. Canario hit .280 with one home run and two RBI in 25 at-bats with the Cubs.

Busch had a two-run double in the fifth inning to give the Cubs a 3-0 lead. Busch is hitting .278 with an .853 OPS and 36 RBI this season. He should continue to see regular playing time against right-handed pitching with Cody Bellinger on the injured list.

The Cubs announced that outfielder Cody Bellinger has a fracture in his left middle finger and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune was among those to relay the news on X. Fellow outfielder Alexander Canario has been recalled to take his spot on the active roster. In…