Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs
2:20 PM ET, May 30, 2011
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
Rodrigo Lopez appears just as eager for his 200th career start as he was for his first.
After coming over in a trade last week, the right-hander is expected to make his debut for the injury-plagued Chicago Cubs on Monday against the NL-worst Houston Astros.
After getting Randy Wells back in the rotation, the Cubs (23-28) are expected to have Matt Garza available this weekend, but Andrew Cashner remains on the 60-day disabled list.
With Casey Coleman largely ineffective as a replacement starter, Chicago has turned to veterans Lopez and Doug Davis.
The Cubs acquired Lopez from Atlanta on Thursday for a minor leaguer and were initially expected to use him as a reliever. Following Coleman's demotion this weekend, he is now slated to make a milestone start.
"I'm ready," Lopez told the team's website. "I haven't pitched in like 10 days."
After coming over in a trade last week, the right-hander is expected to make his debut for the injury-plagued Chicago Cubs on Monday against the NL-worst Houston Astros.
After getting Randy Wells back in the rotation, the Cubs (23-28) are expected to have Matt Garza available this weekend, but Andrew Cashner remains on the 60-day disabled list.
With Casey Coleman largely ineffective as a replacement starter, Chicago has turned to veterans Lopez and Doug Davis.
The Cubs acquired Lopez from Atlanta on Thursday for a minor leaguer and were initially expected to use him as a reliever. Following Coleman's demotion this weekend, he is now slated to make a milestone start.
"I'm ready," Lopez told the team's website. "I haven't pitched in like 10 days."
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