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Cubs' Kohl Franklin: Undergoes elbow surgery
Franklin underwent surgery on his right elbow Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Franklin was forced out of his Triple-A debut due to a forearm injury, and he will now miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery. His surgery was not a Tommy John procedure, so it is still possible that the 24-year-old righty will be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign.
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Cubs' Kyle Hendricks: Falls to Pittsburgh
Hendricks (0-4) took the loss Friday against the Pirates, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on 11 hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.
Hendricks started the day well, allowing just one hit through his first two scoreless innings. However, Jared Triolo would snap a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the third before the Pirates tacked on three runs in both the fourth and fifth innings, sticking Hendrick's with his fourth loss. It's been a brutal start to the year for the veteran right-hander -- Hendricks has now allowed five or more runs in five of his first seven outings. His ERA is up to 10.57 with a 1.99 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB across 30.2 innings this year. Things won't get any easier for Hendricks in his next start -- he's' currently in line for a tough home matchup with Atlanta.
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Cubs' Yency Almonte: Hopes to throw next week
Almonte (shoulder) remains shut down but is hopeful of resuming a throwing program next week, Ryan Herrera of MLB.com reports.
Almonte landed on the 15-day injured list almost a week ago with a right shoulder strain and is currently limited to doing strengthening exercises. However, the hope is that it won't be a long absence for the reliever. Almonte boasts a 3.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 15.2 innings this season.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Still hoping to avoid injured list
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Hoerner (hamstring) remains day-to-day and is still hopeful of avoiding the injured list, Ryan Herrera of MLB.com reports.
Hoerner is missing a fourth straight start Friday after still feeling something in his left hamstring Thursday, per Counsell. While the skipper expressed hope that an IL won't be needed, he conceded that a move will be on the table if the issue continues to linger. With Dansby Swanson (knee) also out, the Cubs have been going with Miles Mastrobuoni and Nick Madrigal as their middle infield duo.
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Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Nearing throwing program
Merryweather (ribs/back) could start a throwing program Monday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
The right-hander has been shut down since he suffered a rib stress fracture in his back in early April but is now ready to begin a throwing program. Merryweather will be eligible to return from the 60-day IL in early June but will likely require more time before being reinstated.
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Cubs' Porter Hodge: Recalled from Triple-A
The Cubs recalled Hodge from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Hodge has posted a 4.80 ERA and walked 12 over 15 innings this season between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa, but he's also struck out 26. This will be the first stint in the majors for the 23-year-old.
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Cubs' Colten Brewer: Lands on IL with back injury
The Cubs placed Brewer on the 15-day injured list Friday with a lower-back injury, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
It's not clear when Brewer's back began bothering him, but his last appearance came Sunday in Pittsburgh. He's been an effective middle reliever for the Cubs this season, collecting a 3.09 ERA and 12:4 K:BB over 11.2 frames. Porter Hodge will take his spot in the bullpen.
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Cubs' Porter Hodge: Spotted in clubhouse
Hodge was spotted in the Cubs' clubhouse prior to Friday's game against the Pirates, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
No roster moves have been announced yet, but it would appear the Cubs could be adding Hodge to their bullpen. The 23-year-old holds a 4.80 ERA and 26:12 K:BB over 15 innings between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa this season. It would be Hodge's first promotion to the major leagues.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Grabbing seat Friday
Suzuki is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Pirates.
Suzuki homered Wednesday in Atlanta but is just 6-for-26 at the dish since returning from the injured list. With Paul Skenes on the hill for the Pirates on Friday, a day off for Suzuki makes sense. Cody Bellinger will shift over to right field while Pete Crow-Armstrong handles center and Mike Tauchman serves as the designated hitter.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Remains out with hamstring issue
Hoerner (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Pirates.
It's the fourth straight game Hoerner has been out of the lineup due to tightness in his left hamstring. A stint on the injured list would seem to be a distinct possibility at this point given how much time Hoerner has missed, although there's been no indication from the Cubs yet that a move is coming. Miles Mastrobuoni and Nick Madrigal will again be tasked with middle infield duties for Chicago.
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Cubs' Dansby Swanson: Takes live batting practice
Swanson (knee) took live batting practice Friday, Ryan Herrera of MLB.com reports.
Swanson landed on the 10-day injured list a week ago with a right knee injury. He'll be eligible for activation Saturday, but while it appears he is making progress, it seems unlikely that he will be ready at that time. With Nico Hoerner (hamstring) also banged up, the Cubs' shortstop depth has thinned, and Miles Mastrobuoni has started the last three games.
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Cubs' Justin Steele: Hit hard again
Steele (0-1) took the loss against the Pirates on Thursday, surrendering five runs on six hits and one walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.
The Pirates tagged Steele for two runs in the top of the first on a two-run shot from Edward Olivares and proceeded to tack on runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. The lefty produced only one 1-2-3 inning on the night and allowed at least five runs for the second consecutive start. Steele has yet to make it through six innings in a start this year, though he did record a season-high seven strikeouts in Thursday's loss.
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Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Set for live BP on Friday
Wicks (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Wicks has been on the shelf since late April with a left forearm strain but could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment if things go well Friday. Because he hasn't missed that much time, he probably won't need more than one or two rehab starts. However, given his 4.70 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB across 23 innings before going on the IL, he wouldn't seem to be a given to be re-inserted into the Cubs' rotation once he's ready.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Remains out Thursday
Hoerner (hamstring) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Hoerner was scratched from the lineup before Tuesday's game versus Atlanta due to tightness in his left hamstring, and it will now keep him from starting for the third game in a row. Nick Madrigal will cover second base Thursday while Miles Mastrobuoni starts at shortstop.
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Cubs' James Triantos: Dialed in for Smokies
Triantos is hitting .304 with three home runs, eight steals and a 10.9 percent strikeout rate in 33 games for Double-A Tennessee.
Triantos boasts the fourth-lowest strikeout rate among qualified hitters at Double-A, and his .168 ISO and .472 SLG are easily career bests above rookie ball. The 21-year-old second baseman hit four total homers in 83 games last year before breaking out in the Arizona Fall League with a .417 average and three homers in 22 games. He has looked to pull the ball more this year (49.1 Pull%), and given the strength of his hit tool, Triantos could continue tapping into more power as he approaches his mid-20s.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
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.234 (18th) |
209 (10th) |
48 (10th) |
3.79 (12th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| N. Hoerner 2B Nico Hoerner 2B | Hamstring |
| D. Swanson SS Dansby Swanson SS | Knee |
| A. Alzolay RP Adbert Alzolay RP | Forearm |
| J. Wicks SP Jordan Wicks SP | Forearm |
| J. Merryweather RP Julian Merryweather RP | Ribs |
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