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Ian Stewart | Third Baseman

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (28) / 4/5/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Cubs sent INF Ian Stewart outright to Triple-A Iowa.
Stewart is now officially off the Cubs' 40-man roster. He is batting .091/.255/.114 in 55 plate appearances this year at the Triple-A level and seems doubtful to reach the major leagues at any point during the 2013 season. May 8 - 5:34 PM

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Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Cubs activated 3B Ian Stewart from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.

Stewart has just four hits in 44 at-bats during his rehab assignment, so he'll continue to try to figure things out in the minors. Luis Valbuena and Cody Ransom will continue to share time at the hot corner for the Cubs.
May 3 - 3:04 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

The Cubs are expected to activate Ian Stewart (quad) from the disabled list and option him to Triple-A Iowa.

Stewart's rehab window has run out, and while his quad is no longer an issue, his bat is. The third baseman has just four hits in 44 at-bats during his rehab assignment, so he'll continue to try to figure things out against minor league pitching. Luis Valbuena and Cody Ransom will continue to share time at the hot corner for the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
May 3 - 8:47 AM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) is batting just .100/.275/.125 on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa.

Stewart said following another hitless game Monday that he didn't think he was ready to be activated yet. He'll need to shape up in a hurry, as he only has a week of his rehab window remaining. Otherwise, he could be optioned. Even if he's activated soon, Stewart figures to be on the bench initially.
Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter
Apr 30 - 7:02 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart sat out Friday at Triple-A Iowa due to a sore elbow.

Stewart was hit by a pitch in Thursday's game and is considered day-to-day. The third baseman is batting just .111/.242/.148 with three RBI and 10 strikeouts in his first 27 at-bats at Iowa. It doesn't look like he's going to make his way back up to Chicago anytime soon.
Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter
Apr 27 - 6:32 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) was hitless in four at-bats Monday in his second rehab game with Triple-A Iowa.

Stewart is 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over his first two games. The 28-year-old was forced to begin the season on the DL with a strained left quad, but he should be ready to join the Cubs around the end of the month if he can avoid setbacks.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Apr 15 - 6:06 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday at Triple-A Iowa.

Stewart was cleared after playing in extended spring training games for the last week. If he can avoid setbacks, he should rejoin the Cubs later this month.
Source: Jesse Rogers on Twitter
Apr 13 - 11:43 AM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon.

Stewart has been playing in extended spring training games, most recently hitting a couple doubles on Thursday while playing four innings. He should be able to rejoin the Cubs' lineup before the end of the month.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Apr 12 - 1:05 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) was the designated hitter in an extended spring training game on Saturday.

It was his first bit of game action since March 14. Stewart is expected to begin playing the field in the next few days and should be activated from the DL before the end of the month as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. "You’re looking at two weeks to three weeks," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 7 - 8:59 AM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Cubs placed 3B Ian Stewart on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quad.

Stewart remains at least a week away from playing in games again. He'll stay in extended spring training to rehab while Luis Valbuena handles third base.
Mar 31 - 3:27 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) is at least two weeks away from a rehab assignment.

It's sounding like he'll likely miss most, if not all, of April. The Cubs will go with Luis Valbuena at third base until Stewart is ready.
Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Mar 24 - 3:45 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) has been ruled out for Opening Day.

Stewart recently underwent an MRI, which showed fluid in his left quad. The Cubs could save $1.5 million of Stewart's $2 million contract if they cut him before Opening Day, but they'll likely keep him around and place him on the disabled list. Luis Valbuena is poised to open the season as the starting third baseman, but he's not worth owning in most fantasy leagues.
Related: Luis Valbuena
Source: Jesse Rogers on Twitter
Mar 19 - 1:02 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart is still awaiting MRI results on his ailing left quad.

Stewart hasn't played since a minor league game last Thursday and the pain has yet to subside. "I just tried to run, and can’t run, can’t get through the running part," said Stewart. "That’s really the last hurdle. I can hit, take grounders, I just can’t run." Regardless of the results, Luis Valbuena appears likely to open the season as the Cubs' starting third baseman.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mar 19 - 12:24 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart will undergo another MRI Monday on his ailing left quad.

Stewart returned to game action recently, but he evidently had a setback. Even if the MRI doesn't reveal anything terribly serious, Stewart is now a big longshot to be ready for Opening Day. With Josh Vitters optioned Sunday, it's looking like Luis Valbuena will be the Cubs' Opening Day third baseman.
Related: Luis Valbuena
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Mar 17 - 2:42 PM
Ian Stewart - 3B - Cubs

Ian Stewart (quad) said he's confident that he has enough time left in camp to be ready for the start of the season.

Stewart appeared in a minor league game for the first time in three weeks Thursday, and is close to being cleared for Cactus League games. If he can avoid setbacks, Stewart has a chance to be ready by Opening Day. The Cubs are expecting him to begin the season on the disabled list.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 16 - 8:49 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Hector Rondon
7Arodys Vizcaino
8Rafael Dolis