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Monday, June 8, 2026

Good morning, Chicago.

Of the five Cubs starting pitchers from the first week of the season, one is out for the season, two are on the injured list and another appears headed for the dreaded list.

Jameson Taillon left Sunday’s 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Giants in the second inning with a left hamstring strain. He will undergo an MRI today, but plans to spend time on the IL.

Cubs' Jameson Taillon Cubs during the first inning against the Giants at Wrigley Field on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

“I’m moving around and walking,” Taillon said after the game. “I don’t think it’s crazy. But you have to take every injury seriously. Obviously it will be an IL stint. Hopefully we can keep the arm conditioned and limit it from being too long.”

The injury parade continues for Cubs starting pitchers. Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd are on the shelf with various injuries, while Edward Cabrera came off the injured list on Friday.

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