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Cubs Place Jameson Taillon on 15-Day IL, Recalling Jordan Wicks

The calf strain leaves Chicago with a depleted rotation, forcing a bullpen game to cover lost innings before the All-Star break.

Jun 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Right-hander Jameson Taillon was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday with a right calf strain and is expected to miss more than a month.
  • The Cubs recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa and plan to use him out of the bullpen rather than slot him into the rotation.
  • Saturday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals will be treated as a bullpen game, with multiple relievers slated to cover the absence of a traditional starter.
  • Veteran swingman Chris Flexen is under consideration to stretch out as a starter after logging 160 innings in that role last season.
  • General manager Jed Hoyer’s front office is actively scouting veteran starters, with names like Sandy Alcantara, Mitch Keller and Luis Severino generating trade buzz ahead of the July 31 deadline.