Crow-Armstrong sat out Monday’s series-opening loss to the Kansas City Royals with a bruised right knee he sustained on a slide in Sunday’s game. Manager Craig Counsell had expressed optimism that the 23-year-old could play after a one-game reprieve.

When later speaking about the injury to Pete Crow-Armstrong, The Athletic reported that the Cubs are already exploring the market for potential upgrades. While there’s no way to replace him given his play throughout the year, they could be interested in an insurance policy to ensure his health moving forward.

Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was not in the Chicago Cubs' lineup on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals, due to soreness in his right knee, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters he's hoping to have the All-Star "back in there (Tuesday).

The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors.

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