Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided an important Ryan Pressly injury update ahead of Friday's game against the Phillies.

Hader allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out two batters.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized the “fine line” with closers — one pitch out of 15 can totally skew an appearance.

The Padres may be forced to trade Dylan Cease. If that becomes the case, then a deal with the Cubs makes sense.