"Carlos Zambrano, who needed 10 stitches to fix a cut after he was hit in the face by a line drive, was expected to pitch again on Saturday in Venezuela.

Zambrano was examined Monday, and a spokesman for his Caribes club said the team may have a better idea Tuesday if the right-hander will be available, according to reports. The Cubs pitcher had his best outing in Venezuela on Friday, giving up one unearned run on two hits and two walks over five innings for Caribes, but had to leave the game after he was hit by Ezequiel Carrera's liner. "