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Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon left his start in the second inning with a left hamstring strain, likely heading to the 15-day IL and prompting a rotation shuffle amid a wave of pitching injuries. Taillon entered with a 5.19 ERA over 67 2/3 innings this season, and Chicago has been juggling multiple rotation and bullpen injuries as it tries to right a slipping schedule.
Colorado placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation (retroactive to April 13); Jose Quintana is reinstated to start tonight, with a rotation that also includes Sugano, Feltner, Dollander and Lorenzen. Freeland’s absence could jeopardize his chances of triggering a $17 million vesting option for 2027, which requires 170 innings this season, a benchmark he has reached in only two of his past seasons. The Rockies are rebuilding after a rough 2025, and Quintana slides back into Freeland’s spot to begin the current rotation.
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, significantly impacting an already thin rotation, with key starters injured or sidelined, prompting the team to consider internal options and potential trades to bolster their pitching staff.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing internal brace surgery to repair the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The recovery timeline for this procedure is typically 12 months, compared to 14-16 months for Tommy John surgery. The Braves will need to adjust their rotation to fill Strider's spot, with several pitchers vying for the position. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic about their performance with their high-powered offense and deep bullpen.