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BOSTON – The Cubs face a new injury hurdle, putting lefty Jordan Wicks in the 15-day injured list with what they called a strained left forearm on Sunday.
They have three pitchers who were part of the Opening Day rotation on the IL, with Wicks joining lefty Justin Steele (strained left hamstring) and veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks (strained low back).
“You want your best players out there, there’s no question about it,” manager Craig Counsell said before the Cubs’ series finale against the Red Sox on Sunday.