Cubs Turn to Wicks as Cabrera Lands on IL with Blister

The Chicago Cubs placed pitcher Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right middle finger, a setback that will keep him out for at least a couple of weeks. Left-hander Jordan Wicks was recalled to take Cabrera’s spot and is expected to slot into the No. 5 starter role while Cabrera is sidelined. Cabrera left his most recent start vs. Milwaukee after three innings, allowing four runs (one earned) thanks in part to a pair of Cubs errors. The rotation is already dealing with injuries to Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton (out for the year), and Justin Steele (out until after the All-Star break), making Wicks’ return timely as Chicago adjusts on the fly.