Cishek was carted off the field during pregame warmups Wednesday after a ball hit him in the right shin, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's certainly an odd time to suffer a serious injury, though the use of a cart suggests that the Cubs are worried about Cishek suffering something worse than a bruise. The reliever's save opportunities were dwindling following Pedro Strop's return from a hamstring injury and are set to disappear completely once Craig Kimbrel is ready to go, but the Cubs would certainly love to have him available as a setup man. More information about the injury should become clear following further tests.

Cishek allowed a run on two hits in an inning of work but was able to secure the save in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Cishek allowed a double and a single to start the ninth inning, but he retired the next three hitters, getting the final two via strikeout. The 32-year-old reliever now has six saves this year, but with Pedro Strop (hamstring) back from the injured list and Craig Kimbrel now joining the bullpen, Cishek will likely slot into a setup role moving forward.

Cishek struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his fifth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reliever bounced back nicely after blowing the save in his last appearance Friday. Cishek's 3.00 ERA and 25:9 K:BB through 24 innings are solid (if not exactly elite) numbers for a closer, but he could return to a setup role when Pedro Strop (hamstring) re-enters the picture, potentially as soon as this weekend.

Cishek allowed two runs without recording an out to blow a save in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Staked to a 5-4 lead, Cishek started the top of the ninth inning by walking Joey Votto and then giving up a two-run home to Eugenio Suarez. He got the hook after hitting the next batter. The veteran reliever is now 4-for-6 in save opportunities this season and his time as the Cubs' primary closer could be nearing its end, as Pedro Strop (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Sunday.

Cishek's time as the Cubs' primary closer could soon be coming to an end, as Pedro Strop (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as early Sunday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cishek has not allowed a run while notching a win and three saves with seven strikeouts in eight innings since Strop landed on the injured list, so he arguably deserves to remain in the mix for saves, but Strop could take back the bulk of those opportunities. The Cubs will decide after Strop's bullpen session Saturday whether to activate him or send him on a rehab assignment.

Cishek covered 2.1 innings en route to recording his fourth save of the season in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Nationals. He ceded one hit and struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first appearance in five days, the well-rested Cishek was deployed as more of a fireman than a traditional closer and didn't wilt from the enhanced workload. He retired seven of the eight hitters he faced in an efficient 27 pitches, lowering his ERA to 2.45 in the process. With neither Pedro Strop (hamstring) nor Brandon Morrow (elbow) especially close to returning from the injured list, Cishek should have plenty more save chances coming his way over the next few weeks.

Cishek retired the final two hitters of Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Reds to earn the save.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs let starter Kyle Hendricks start the ninth inning, but he got a quick hook after a leadoff walk. The team then went to lefty Kyle Ryan to get Joey Votto before turning things over to Cishek for the final two outs. The veteran reliever blew a save opportunity last week, but he's been successful in his other three chances, and he now has a strong 2.75 ERA. Cishek figures to keep getting save opportunities while Pedro Strop (hamstring) is out.

Cishek needed only six pitches to complete a clean ninth inning and pick up the save in a 4-1 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Four days after blowing his first save opportunity following a hamstring injury to closer Pedro Strop, Cishek earned his second save of the season by making short work of the Brewers, tossing five of his six pitches for strikes. Strop figures to return soon, at which point Cishek will move back to his usual setup role.

Cishek (1-1) pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to earn the win Tuesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

CIshek became the pitcher of record when Kris Bryant blasted a walkoff three-run home run in the 5-2 Cubs' win. The veteran righty has allowed three runs in an outing twice so far this season, but he's otherwise not allowed an earned run in his 14 other appearances. Overall, Cishek has a 3.38 ERA, and he should remain in a middle relief role for Chicago, though the recent struggles of closer Pedro Strop could open the door for some save opportunities.

Cishek tossed 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out two en route to recording his first save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Mariners. He gave up one hit and one walk in the 22-pitch appearance.

EDGE Analysis

Pedro Strop has been operating as the Cubs' primary closer this season, but he may have just been picking up some rest after working two innings Sunday. Cishek was summoned for the save situation in Strop's stead and closed the door, inducing a double play and then stranding the tying run at third with an inning-ending strikeout. With many members of the Chicago bullpen off to poor starts this season and Brandon Morrow (elbow) not expected to return from the injured list until July at the earliest, Cishek looks like the top alternative for saves in the event Strop misses time or loses job security.