NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 5, 2026Illinois
Cubs rotation stability and game delay details
The Chicago Cubs lost 3-0 to the Cardinals in a game delayed by heavy fog at Wrigley Field. The article highlights Shota Imanaga's role as a consistent starting pitcher amidst a season marked by numerous injuries and rotation instability for the team.
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This report detas the current optional status and injury-related roster challenges of the Chicago Cubs' professional baseball pitching staff.
Key Facts
- The Cubs lost to the Cardinals 3-0.
- A 15-minute game delay occurred due to heavy fog at Wrigley Field.
- Shota Imanaga has a 4.28 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP for the 2024 season.
- Imanaga has walked 26 batters this season.
- Imanaga has made 18 starts this season.
- Cade Horton is out until 2026 due to a right elbow injury.
- Justin Steele is recovering from elbow surgery.
- Ben Brown is out with a neck bone stress reaction.
- Matthew Boyd has a 5.08 ERA.
- Edward Cabrera is on the injured list with a left hamstring strain.
- Jameson Taillon is scheduled for a rehab start with Single-A South Bend.
- The game started 57 minutes late due to rain.
Who's Mentioned
personEdward Cabrera“Injured Cubs pitcher”personJustin Steele“Injured Cubs pitcher”personCade Horton“Injured Cubs pitcher”personMatthew Boyd“Cubs pitcher”personShota Imanaga“Cubs starting pitcher”personBen Brown“Injured Cubs pitcher”personCraig Counsell“Cubs manager”locationWrigley Field“Venue for the game”personJameson Taillon“Injured Cubs pitcher”