How Ben Zobrist's potential return can spark the Cubs

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Eventually, the Cubs will want the 38-year-old veteran to get some reps against Triple-A pitching before his return to the big leagues, but he's not expected up in Chicago much before the end of August. If he's activated off the restricted list before the end of the day on Aug. 31, he would be eligible for the postseason roster. While he goes through his minor-league assignment, Zobrist won't play every day, as the Cubs are treating this as something akin to a spring training.

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