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The Cubs designated Jameson Taillon for assignment and recalled right-hander Andrew Wantz from Triple-A Iowa to bolster the bullpen for a few days. Wantz will be the extra bullpen arm as Taillon’s future—potentially via trade to eat the remainder of his contract—remains uncertain, with Javier Assad likely to start Friday against the Yankees if no trade is made.
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.
A Sunday MLB betting guide highlights three player-prop bets: Jameson Taillon to allow over 2.5 earned runs (-109) against the Pirates, Janson Junk under 3.5 strikeouts (+119) versus the Padres, and Eric Fedde over 2.5 earned runs (-108) against the Astros, with reasoning based on matchup quality, recent form, and anticipated game flow.
Day 1 of the MLB Draft yielded several toolsy Cubs selections (Cade Townsend, Caden Sorrell, Myles Bailey, Carson Jasa, Dylan Marionneaux) with more picks to come, while last night’s 5-3 win over the Reds featured a patchwork bullpen, a save by Trent Thornton, and a Taillon rehab start that could clear the way for a return to the rotation; also noted were Carson Kelly’s continued production and ongoing bullpen/depth considerations ahead of the trade deadline.
Cubs left-hander Jameson Taillon exited Sunday's game in the second inning with a left hamstring strain, prompting questions about the rotation as the Cubs piece together a reset; Javier Assad entered to pitch after Taillon’s departure, and Matthew Boyd’s return could bolster a staff battered by injuries, just as Taillon has struggled this season, including a league-leading number of homers allowed.
Chicago hosts Houston for a 1:20 p.m. CT first pitch at Wrigley Field with Jameson Taillon on the mound against Spencer Arrighetti. The Cubs shuffle their lineup, featuring Michael Conforto at DH and Pedro Ramirez in the lineup while Matt Shaw lands on the injured list; Kevin Alcantara’s long‑anticipated call‑up is teased. The Astros counter with the usual suspects led by Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña. Winds blow in from center (about 12 mph, gusts to 20), with a cooler 62-degree day that could affect the ball. Broadcast info: AppleTV for the game and 104.3 The Score on radio; a list of key injuries for both teams is noted. The post also links to related Cubs coverage and pregame notes.
Preview of a 3:10 CT Cubs-Padres game at Petco Park: Jameson Taillon faces Matt Waldron as the Cubs try to clinch the series despite injuries, with Dansby Swanson out with a glute cramp and Nico Hoerner starting at short. The Cubs’ lineup features Moises Ballesteros at DH and Alex Bregman at third, while the Padres counter with Tatis Jr., Machado and Bogaerts. Broadcast info, weather (about 67 degrees, wind left to right), and expected offense on both sides are noted.