Cubs Shake Up Rotation, Designate Taillon for Assignment
The Chicago Cubs designated Jameson Taillon for assignment and promoted lefty Andrew Wantz after Taillon’s difficult season (34 years old, 15 starts, 76 innings, 5.96 ERA, 25 homers). With a battered rotation due to injuries, the Cubs have already added David Peterson and Aaron Civale and are expected to pursue further starting pitching before the August 3 trade deadline.