Cubs Pitching Crisis Deepens

Cubs’ bullpen takes another hit as lefty Phil Maton goes on the injured list with knee tendinitis—his second IL stint this season—leaving manager Craig Counsell desperate for health in the second half. Maton, signed for a key bullpen role, carries a troubling 6.08 ERA despite recent flashes of improvement. His struggles come as the team’s already depleted rotation and bullpen face mounting pressure, with closer Daniel Palencia also sidelined. Meanwhile, All-Star outfielder Seiya Suzuki continues managing knee discomfort, limited to DH duties. But there’s a glimmer of hope: veteran Jameson Taillon is rehabbing well and could return for a short start before the All-Star break, offering a much-needed boost to a pitching staff in crisis. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ab6758a9bbed795