Chicago Cubs’ pitcher heading to injured list

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Chicago Cubs’ pitcher heading to injured list

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Pearson | Last updated Jun 8, 2026 2:09 AM ET

The Chicago Cubs continue to slump here as the calendar has turned to June. After leading the division in early May, the Cubs are now in fourth place and looking up at the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago sits at 34-32 just a few weeks after the team had the best record in the national league. But since then, everything has gone downhill including injuries.

And now following another series loss, this time to the San Francisco Giants, a key pitcher is heading to the injured reserve.

Jameson Taillon is heading to injured list

Jun 2, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) delivers a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Cubs rotation has been hit hard with injuries this year including losing Cade Horton for the year early on. Both Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera also made appearances on the IL at the same time.

Now, after losing to the Giants, it sounds like the Cubs are losing another pitcher. Following the game, manager Craig Counsell announced that Jameson Taillon is heading to the injured reserve.

“It’s a left hamstring strain, imaging tomorrow. To IL, we will get more information tomorrow on severity and maybe a timeline,” Counsell said.

Craig Counsell announced that Jameson Taillon will go on the IL with a hamstring strain. pic.twitter.com/EtNc0OUs7u

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Taillon left the game in the second inning due to that hamstring injury. This season has been a struggle for the veteran as he’s posted a 2-5 record with a 5.13 ERA.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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