Jameson Taillon was placed on the 15-day injured list with left groin tightness and the move can be backdated to August 25, making him eligible to return September 9. Taillon recently returned from a two-month absence for a right calf strain and the club expects a minimal stint, costing him at least two rotation turns but not likely postseason contention. Javier Assad will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take Taillon's roster spot; Assad missed much of the season with an oblique strain and has allowed six runs across 14 innings since returning. Taillon has a 4.15 ERA, an 18.8% strikeout rate, elevated home run rate, and declining velocity, projecting him as a fifth starter and leaving questions about the Cubs' playoff pitching depth.
Taillon just returned from a nearly two-month absence due to a right calf strain. This isn't expected to be anywhere near as serious. Counsell said the Cubs believe it'll be close to a minimal stint. They can backdate the placement to August 25, meaning he'll be eligible to return on September 9. He'll miss at least two turns through the rotation but should be back in plenty of time to vie for a spot on Chicago's postseason roster.
The veteran righty has made 19 starts. Taillon carries a 4.15 ERA with a below-average 18.8% strikeout rate. He's throwing plenty of strikes but has allowed home runs at a career-worst clip. This is is the fourth straight season in which Taillon has struggled to miss bats, and his velocity has trended down over the course of his four-year free agent deal.
Assad has lost most of the season to an oblique strain. He's made three MLB starts since returning, allowing six runs across 14 innings. The Cubs have optioned him twice but recalled him shortly after on both occasions. Pitchers typically must spend 15 days on an optional assignment, but an exception is made if they're replacing someone who goes on the injured list.
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