Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell told reporters after Friday’s game that Caleb Thielbar exited in the ninth inning due to left hamstring tightness.

Given how it looked on the field, that’s actually about the best news that the Cubs and fantasy managers could hear at the moment. Whether or not he’ll require a trip to the injured list will likely depend on how he responds on Friday. Ben Brown would likely be the next man up in the ninth inning if Thielbar is forced to miss any time.