September 23, 2008 Chad Gaudin has had better nights. He threw 1/3 of an inning and surrendered four runs on four hits to pick up the loss in Chicago's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Mets.
Our View:Gaudin returned to the team last weekend, and manager Lou Piniella wanted to get him some innings in preparation for the postseason, but these weren't the type of outings he imagined getting.
September 21, 2008 Cubs reliever Chad Gaudin has been cleared to pitch after rehabbing his sore back, and manager Lou Piniella said he would be used in relief on Sunday, according to Cubs.com.
Our View:Gaudin spent a week in rehab and then threw to hitters. He re-joins the team on Sunday, and Piniella said that he would see action in the next week to prepare him for the playoffs.
September 9, 2008 Cubs reliever Chad Gaudin does not have any structural problems with his back. The Cubs are going to send Gaudin to Mesa, Arizona to rehab, according to Cubs.com.
Our View:The Cubs hope Gaudin will be ready for the last few games and the playoffs.
September 6, 2008 The AP reports that Chad Gaudin will return to Chicago on Monday for tests on his sore back. He hasn't pitched since August 29.
Our View:At first the injury was not believed to be serious, but this seems like a red flag. We'll continue to monitor the situation.
September 3, 2008 Manager Lou Piniella believes Chad Gaudin won't be available to use out of the bullpen before Friday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He is dealing with a lower back ailment.
Our View:The injury isn't considered serious, even though Gaudin hasn't pitched since last Friday. The team will not rush him back with the risk of further aggravating the injury, as he is a key member of the bullpen.
