Cubs Lose Two Starting Pitchers to Injuries in Two Days
Summary
The Chicago Cubs recently lost two of their starting pitchers to injuries within two days, leaving them with only three healthy starters. Several pitchers are currently on the injured list, and the team has had to call up other pitchers from the minor leagues to fill in, which was not part of their original plan for the season.Key Facts
- Edward Cabrera was removed from a game due to a hamstring injury.
- Ben Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain the day after Cabrera’s injury.
- The Cubs have three healthy starting pitchers until Matthew Boyd returns from injury on June 25.
- Several other pitchers, including Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, and Cade Horton, are also on the injured list.
- Javier Assad, originally minor league depth, has made five starts this season with decent performance.
- The Cubs are in third place in their division, 7.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The team recently promoted pitchers Vince Velasquez, Tyler Ferguson, and Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A to fill pitching gaps.
- The Cubs are managing unexpected challenges with injuries and performance this season.
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