The Cubs are closing out the season with 10 of their final 13 games at Wrigley Field, positioned well but still struggling substantially in the standings.
The White Sox, at 36-117, need to win seven of their final nine games to avoid tying the record for the most losses in a season during the modern era.
Julian Merryweather will undergo season-ending surgery, coming off the best season of his career but has struggled with a knee issue affecting him throughout the season.
Manager Craig Counsell noted that Merryweather's injury has been persistent, stating it just didn't get over the hump to allow him to pitch for the remainder of the season.
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