"Cubs Jaxson Wiggins is dealing with a sore arm. Jed Hoyer confirmed he is being backed up for now. A 'sore arm' doesn't tell you much, but for a guy who missed time last season, who has thrown under 140 innings total in his two full seasons in the Cubs' system, and who had Tommy John surgery ahead of the Cubs drafting him, you don't really like to hear about ANY kind of arm issues in April."
"We don't have any way to know whether this is a true injury, or whether the Cubs are simply backing Wiggins off a bit for mild soreness, knowing they might want him to throw more competitive innings later in the year. It's more information than we had yesterday, but ultimately, we just kind of have to wait to see when he's back out there."
Jaxon Wiggins, a top pitching prospect for the Chicago Cubs, has been scratched from his start at Triple-A Iowa due to a sore arm. Cubs President Jed Hoyer confirmed the situation, indicating a physical component to the Cubs' strategic approach to managing Wiggins. Given his history of injuries, including Tommy John surgery, any arm issues are concerning. The Cubs may be cautious with Wiggins to ensure he can pitch effectively later in the season, but uncertainty remains regarding the severity of his condition.
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