Craig Counsell announced Friday that Patrick Wisdom will indeed start the season on the IL as the result of a back issue. Jameson Taillon has likewise battled a bad back and will be out until at least mid-April as he ramps up.
An old saw among baseball people is that it takes five years before a trade can be properly evaluated. More than three years have passed since the Pittsburgh Pirates traded right-hander Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees for four prospects.
The Chicago Cubs were dealt some bad news when it was announced that starting pitcher Jameson Taillon is dealing with a back injury that could keep him out of Opening Day and beyond.
The Chicago Cubs are the latest team facing a notable injury in the starting rotation with Opening Day about to crest over the horizon.
It’s becoming clearer that the Chicago Cubs might need a bit of help in the starting rotation going into the season. Jameson Taillon is unlikely to be built up for the start of the season.
The Chicago Cubs got unfortunate news over the weekend that Jameson Taillon will miss his first start of the year due to back tightness. Craig Counsell indicated that it's unlikely he'll be ready to go on Opening Day, already creating a problem on day one.
Jameson Taillon got off to a slow start this spring as the Cubs eased him through some calf cramping and an adjustment to keep from striding open, but he was still on target for a full season.
The Chicago Cubs are in jeopardy of being without one of their top arms on Opening Day as Jameson Taillon is dealing with a lower-back injury. The veteran missed his start on Saturday, a concerning sign for the Cubs as they enter the season.
Jameson Taillon was scratched from his first start of Spring Training with back tightness on Saturday. Taillon, who the Chicago Cubs were hoping could bounce back after a disappointing first season with the team, is now in jeopardy of missing the beginning of the year.
For all of camp, the Chicago Cubs have been giving pitchers different looks to see exactly who will be the fifth starter in their rotation. Now, with recent news of Jameson Taillon's injury, the team might need to dig more into their current crop of pitchers.
It has not been a great Spring Training for the Chicago Cubs so far. They are dealing with injuries to multiple players, many of whom are expected to be starters or are battling it out to be a potential starter.
The Chicago Cubs roster, as currently constructed, leaves little room for injuries this season. While there's talent on the team, there isn't enough for players to be hurt.
Fortunately, the Cubs do have some choices. ICYMI, Jameson Taillon was scratched from his scheduled Saturday start against the Rockies at Sloan Park, and left his bullpen warmup with some sort of back issue.
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Though Chicago is remaining optimistic that the 32-year-old will be able to avoid a trip to the shelf to open the season, the right-hander missing time to open the season would be a blow to the club’s chances in a crowded NL Central division.
With just under a month until Opening Day of the 2024 MLB season, there are still questions surrounding the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation. Will Jameson Taillon, who has yet to appear in a Spring Training game, will be ready by Opening Day?
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Jameson Taillon's first season with the Chicago Cubs continues to be a struggle. It could get even more frustrating if the Cleveland Guardians' offense shows up on Sunday -- as it did in the middle contest of the weekend's three-game set at Chicago -- when Taillon will look to avoid losing his third straight start.
Jameson Taillon's first season with the Chicago Cubs has been rather rocky, but he's coming off one of his better outings of the year. Looking to build
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Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon expects to be around for the long haul when he takes the mound against the host Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of a three-game series on Saturday.
This groin strain has popped up seemingly out of nowhere, as he was scheduled to start Thursday night’s game until this news broke.
The Chicago Cubs, who had just one pitcher win more than seven games this year, beefed up their rotation on Tuesday by agreeing to a contract with free agent Jameson Taillon, according to multiple media reports.
It’s hardly surprising that teams are interested in Taillon given that just about every club is looking to bolster its rotation at this time of year.
With ace Jacob deGrom, along with fellow former All-Star starters Chris Bassitt and Taijuan Walker, hitting the market, the Mets have some holes to fill in their rotation.
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