Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon is expected to miss "more than a month" with a right calf strain, manager Craig Counsell told reporters on Friday.

The Chicago Cubs say starter Jameson Taillon may miss more than a month with a right calf strain CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon may miss “more than a month” with a right calf strain, manager Craig Counsell said Friday after the team placed the veteran right-hander on the injured list.

The Chicago Cubs announced they have placed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a calf strain ahead of their weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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