Wed 3/21/12 12:44 AM

Ian Stewart admitted Tuesday that he's going to have to manage his left wrist condition this season. Stewart missed some time last season with what was described as a left wrist contusion. And while he's feeling better, the 26-year-old often wears a large wrap around the wrist in an effort to manage the condition. "It's a thing that's probably not going to heal during the season, but it's not like it's broke or anything," said Stewart. "It's more like inflammation, just some general soreness. The best chance is in the offseason and even then (we) start working out right when the season's over." Stewart, who was acquired from the Rockies over the winter, is expected to serve as the Cubs' starting third baseman in 2012.