Cubs' Dexter Fowler: Start of rehab assignment pushed back by rainout

Fowler (hamstring) had the start of his rehab assignment pushed back a day as the Iowa Cubs were rained out on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.

Analysis:

Manager Joe Maddon had said previously that he expected Fowler to make it back to the major league roster by the end of this week and one rainout is unlikely to force a change of plans, although the skipper acknowledged that he "didn't know exactly" when Fowler would be activated. The 30-year-old Fowler posted an OBP just south of .400 in 64 games before landing on the DL in mid-June and there's no doubt he will slot back in atop the batting order upon his return.