Morrow retired the final hitter of Thursday's 11-5 win over the Dodgers, which marked his first appearance since landing on the disabled list last week with back tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow was activated before Wednesday's contest but he didn't enter the game. His brief work Thursday marked his first game action since June 16, so even in a non-save situation, it was good to see the Chicago closer get back on the mound. Morrow now has a stellar 1.57 ERA and he should get back to racking up saves again very soon.

Morrow (back) was activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The minimum 10 days were all Morrow needed to get his back right. He should get the ball if a save situation arises Wednesday. Morrow has a 1.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, a 25:9 K:BB and 16 saves in 22.2 innings this season. Cory Mazzoni was optioned to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.

Morrow (back) hopes to be activated off the disabled list when first eligible Wednesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Missing the minimum 10 days is not overly surprising after it was revealed Morrow would not require a minor-league rehab assignment following Monday's bullpen session. The 33-year-old landed on the 10-day DL with back tightness June 17 and should resume the closer's role upon his return.

Morrow (back) won't require a rehab stint before coming off the disabled list, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He threw a bullpen session Monday, and is eligible to return on Wednesday on the road against the Dodgers. It's not clear exactly when he'll be activated, but it could be this week.

Morrow (back) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It has not even been a week since Morrow landed on the disabled list, but the fact he is throwing from a mound already is encouraging. Expect the Cubs to provide an update on Morrow's status after Monday's session has been completed.

Morrow (back) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow first felt something in his back Monday, and the issue is apparently bothersome enough to warrant a stay on the shelf. The move is retroactive to Sunday, so Morrow will be eligible to return in one week if he ultimately proves ready. Justin Hancock, who served as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader, will stick with the Cubs to take Morrow's place in the bullpen. Justin Wilson saw the first save chance in Morrow's absence Tuesday, but he blew the opportunity and took the loss, so it's unclear if he'll see additional save opportunities with Morrow on the shelf. Pedro Strop and Steve Cishek could also factor into the late-inning mix until Morrow is healthy.

Morrow is dealing with back tightness and is unavailable Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow has pitched just once since June 7. That may or may not have been injury-related, as the Cubs have been cautious with their use of the injury-prone reliever this season, and he reportedly felt the back spasm Monday night. Justin Wilson pitched in a save situation in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader but failed to close out the game.

Morrow worked around a walk to pick up the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Phillies. He struck out one in a scoreless inning of work.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow rebounded from a tough outing on Wednesday, when he allowed two earned runs on two hits and a walk while retiring just a single batter in a non-save situation. The 33-year-old closer is now 15-for-16 in save opportunities this season with a stellar 1.66 ERA.

Morrow recorded the final out of Thursday's win over the Mets to pick up his 13th save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

With the Cubs holding a 5-1 lead, Morrow was summoned to pitch midway through the ninth inning after Pedro Strop was unable to cleanly navigate through the frame. The closer made quick work of Amed Rosario, getting him to ground out on just two pitches. Morrow's ERA now sits at a brilliant 0.98 mark.

Morrow worked around two hits to record his 12th save of the season in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs led 8-4 heading into the bottom of the ninth, so they didn't turn to Morrow right away. However, after Brian Duensing allowed two hits and retired just one batter, the team brought in Morrow with runners on first and second. The veteran closer gave up consecutive singles to start his outing, which got Pittsburgh within two runs, but he rebounded to strike out Josh Bell and get Corey Dickerson to pop out to end the game. Morrow now has an elite 1.00 ERA and has been one of the better relievers in the league this season.