Zobrist (personal) will play for Double-A Tennessee on Thursday and Triple-A Iowa on Friday and Saturday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist played in three games for Iowa last weekend. He'll take the field for the Smokies on Thursday before advancing back up to the highest minor-league level. If the Cubs are satisfied by his progress over the next three games, there's a chance he could be back with the big-league club next week.

Zobrist (personal) will repeat his weekend playing program next week, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist made his debut with Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, though it remains to be seen if he'll remain with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate next weekend. A timetable for his return remains murky, though he'll need to join the major-league roster by the end of August to be eligible for the postseason.

Zobrist (personal) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in his first rehab game for Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist will play for the Iowa Cubs through the weekend, then the organization will assess things Monday. The veteran hasn't appeared in an MLB game since May due to personal reasons, though he's expected to join the big-league club before the end of August, which would make him eligible for postseason play.

Zobrist (personal) will continue his rehab at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will play for the Iowa Cubs through the weekend and then the team will assess things Monday. Zobrist is hitting .211 with two home runs, three walks and five strikeouts in six games across stops at Low-A and High-A. He is expected to join the big-league club before the end of August.

Zobrist's (personal) rehab will move to High-A Myrtle Beach on Thursday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist continues to work his way back to the big leagues after sitting out since early May for personal reasons. He's gone 2-for-9 in three rehab games so far and likely needs several more before he's ready to return to Chicago.

Zobrist (personal) will rehab with Low-A South Bend through Sunday before the Cubs will decide on his plan going forward Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist has been out for personal reasons since early May. Given the length of his absence, he'll likely need more than just three rehab contests, though he may not need a full month to get in shape, so he could probably be back before rosters expand at the start of September. The team's plans should become clearer Monday.

Zobrist (personal) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A South Bend on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist has been away from the team since early May for personal reasons but is now ready to start a rehab stint that will likely resemble an abbreviated spring training process. Barring setbacks, Zobrist would be eligible for the postseason if he is activated from the restricted list by the end of August.

Zobrist (personal) could begin a rehab assignment by next weekend, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist has been away from the team since May 8 for personal reasons, so even if he is able to begin a rehab stint within the next week, he'll likely require a lengthy stay in the minors, similar to an abbreviated spring training. Assuming the veteran is able to step back onto the field soon, he'd need to be activated from the restricted list by the end of August in order to be eligible for the postseason, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.

Team president Theo Epstein said earlier this month that Zobrist could return to the Cubs before the end of the season, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. "There's been a little definition added to how he hopes this thing might go," Epstein said June 13. "I've been in constant touch with Zobrist. He knows the door is open. I think he's got an idea in mind on how he would like this to go, but his priorities are clear -- that's family first."

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs haven't offered any further clarity on a timeline for Zobrist to rejoin the team in the two weeks since Epstein's comments, so the veteran utility man can safely be ruled out through the All-Star break. Even if he feels ready to resume his career later this summer, Zobrist will likely require several simulated or minor-league games to pick up at-bats and make up for the lost time. The 38-year-old's ongoing absence should continue to open up more opportunities for the likes of David Bote, Addison Russell and Daniel Descalso.

Zobrist (personal) still has no timeline for his return to the Cubs, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist has been on personal leave for the past three weeks with him and his wife both recently filing for divorce, and manager Joe Madden indicated Tuesday the team was prepared to be without him for an extended period. "He's at the point now where if he chose to come back, it's going to take him a while to get back up to speed, too," Madden said. "We have to mentally be prepared that we will not have him." The 38-year-old was slashing .241/.343/.253 with one extra-base hit in 99 plate appearances prior to leaving the team.