Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon Goes on Injured List, Will Miss More than a Month with Calf Strain

Cubs skipper shares unfortunate Jameson Taillon update

Currently pitching with a 7-6 record, a 4.44 ERA and 74 total strikeouts, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon has been a reliable arm for skipper Craig Counsell.

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Cubs' Jameson Taillon: Out at least one month

Cubs' Jameson Taillon: Out at least one month

Cubs' Taillon (calf) to miss more than month

Cubs righty Jameson Taillon was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right calf strain, the team announced before its game against the Cardinals. He's expected to miss "more than a month," according to manager Craig Counsell.

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon goes on injured list, will miss more than a month with calf strain

The Chicago Cubs say starter Jameson Taillon may miss more than a month with a right calf strain. The team placed the veteran right-hander on the injured list in a move retroactive to Tuesday.

Cubs’ starting-pitching need increases as Jameson Taillon hits IL; he's expected to miss ‘more than a month’

The veteran right-hander strained his right calf while running Thursday, casting an even brighter spotlight on what Jed Hoyer's front office can do to bolster the rotation ahead of the trade deadline.