August 15, 2008 Daryle Ward hit a go-head and ultimately game-winning pinch hit three-run homer Friday in the Cubs' 6-5 win over Florida.
Our View:Ward is just 4-for-41 on the year as a pinch hitter, though this was his second homer.
June 24, 2008 The Cubs activated Daryle Ward from the DL Tuesday. He had been out with a bulging disc in his lower back.
Our View:Ward will serve as a pinch hitter and could get some starts in the outfield with both Alfonso Soriano and Reed Johnson out.
June 21, 2008 Daryle Ward, who is recovering from a bulging disc in his lower back, could be activated from the DL sometime next week, according to MLB.com.
Our View:Ward will join Triple-A Iowa today (Saturday) and play a few games in hopes of being activated for the Cubs' final inter-league series against the White Sox, that begins June 27 at US Cellular Field. Ward provides the Cubs with a solid bat off the bench, and the team would like to use him as the DH against the Sox, giving him a little fantasy value.
May 28, 2008 Daryle Ward took batting practice on Tuesday, his first such actions since going on the DL due to a bulging disc in his lower back. The veteran may need a rehab assignment before being activated, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Our View:Ward is a decent bench guy for the Cubs, but he has no fantasy value. The interesting part will be who the Cubs cut once Daryle is ready.
May 18, 2008 The Chicago Cubs have placed infielder Daryle Ward on the 15-day disabled list today, listing a bulging disc in his lower back as the reason for the move, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:Ward is batting just .200 with one home run and six RBIs over 30 games for the Cubbies this season. To replace Ward on the roster, the Cubs have recalled Micah Hoffpauir from Triple-A Iowa.
