Jameson Taillon
Coverage of Jameson Taillon in the Nexus archive.
- Jameson Taillon might make injury return before All-Star break, good news for Cubs’ battered pitching staff
Jameson Taillon, a veteran right-hander for the Cubs, is nearing a return to the mound after injury, potentially starting before the All-Star break. The Cubs' pitching staff is heavily impacted by injuries, and Taillon's return could stabilize their rotation. He will likely begin with a minor-league rehab start this weekend.
- Adding David Peterson is first step as Jed Hoyer tries to solve Cubs' pitching woes
The Cubs acquired left-hander David Peterson from the Mets to address pitching staff issues, with team president Jed Hoyer emphasizing Peterson's ground-ball pitching style and the Cubs' strong infield defense as potential assets. The move follows injuries to multiple pitchers, including Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, Jameson Taillon, Cade Horton, and Justin Steele, prompting the Cubs to seek additional reinforcements through trades or waivers.
- Cubs reportedly swing trade with Mets to add David Peterson to injury-ravaged pitching staff
The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the New York Mets to bolster their injury-ravaged pitching staff. Peterson, an All-Star in 2024, has a mixed 2026 season with a 6.09 ERA but a high ground-ball rate. The Cubs have multiple injured starters, including Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, and Jameson Taillon.
- Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera to IL with Cubs buried in avalanche of pitching injuries: ‘This is crazy’
The Chicago Cubs have placed pitchers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the injured list, exacerbating a pitching crisis with four-fifths of their Opening Day rotation and closer unavailable. Manager Craig Counsell and pitcher Jameson Taillon described the situation as 'crazy' and 'a rough spot' amid ongoing injuries.
- Optimism? Or just hope? Cubs weigh in on Justin Steele’s ability to help ailing rotation this season
Justin Steele's return to pitching has been delayed by a flexor-strain setback following elbow surgery, complicating the Cubs' injury-plagued rotation. The team remains cautiously hopeful about his potential contribution later in the season as they manage multiple pitching injuries.
- Sore shoulder sparks Cubs to ‘back off’ Matthew Boyd’s IL return, Javier Assad likely starter this weekend
The Chicago Cubs have delayed Matthew Boyd's return from the injured list due to shoulder soreness, shifting Javier Assad to start this weekend against the Giants. Boyd was expected to replace Jameson Taillon in the rotation after Taillon's hamstring injury, but his setback forces further adjustments to the pitching plans.
- Cubs to be without Jameson Taillon until after All-Star break in latest blow to starting-pitching depth
The Cubs will be without Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a moderate left hamstring strain. The team is also dealing with injuries to Cade Horton, Justin Steele, and others, reducing starting-pitching depth. Recent returns like Matthew Boyd and improved performances from Javier Assad offer some optimism.
- Cubs righty Jameson Taillon forced to leave game vs. Giants in 2nd inning with strained left hamstring
Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon left a game against the Giants in the second inning due to a strained left hamstring, likely requiring an injured list stint. The injury complicates the Cubs' starting pitching rotation, which had recently regained several players from injuries but now faces renewed challenges.