Bears News: Jameson Taillon injury update |
Chicago Cubs veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon was scratched for his first spring start against the Colorado Rockies on March 9 after his back locked up on him during warmups.
According to Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Taillon is dealing with "lower back tightness" and is likely to begin the season on the injured list. "Stiff lower back is still the diagnosis," Counsell said. "I think it is fair to say that Opening Day is unlikely in terms of getting him ready, just because of the missing the prep and the build-up. So, I think as we get him back on the field, that lets us kind of figure out a timetable." The MRI that the Cubs did on Tuesday didn't show any serious damage. In 2023, Taillon had an 8-10 record with a 4.84 ERA with 140 strikeouts and 1.28 WHIP. The Cubs will eventually get him to do some light throwing and then eventually a bullpen session as they him back to full strength over the course of the next few weeks.
