41.   When Rijo left the mound in San Diego, he knew it was time for reconstructive elbow surgery that would jeopardize the rest of his career.

42.   Wood started Saturday for the first time since reconstructive elbow surgery last April, giving up one hit in one inning against a Chicago White Sox split squad.

43.   Wood is expected to return to the Cubs for the first time since undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery on their homestand that begins next Friday.