Cubs pitcher Luke Little likely out for the season |
More tough news for the Cubs bullpen.
Cubs lefty reliever Luke Little suffered a left shoulder/lat injury on July 13 while pitching in a game. Cubs manager Craig Counsel told the media Saturday that Little will likely be out for the rest of the season. “I think had gotten to the point where there was a real role for him on this team,” Counsell said. “I think there was development that happened this year. I think he was really trending in a good direction. Unfortunately, that's probably going to have to stop now and wait till next year.” Counsell said that Little needs rest and hopes that he won't require surgery. He had a 3.46 ERA in 30 appearances this season. However, he was impressive in his last 20 games with a 1.59 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 17 innings. In other Cubs injury news, pitcher Hayden Wesneski was placed on the IL on Saturday with a forearm strain. “Not overly concerned,” Cubs manager Counsell said. “We’re hoping he can be back throwing within a week, so good news in terms of that. Hopefully it’s just something minor and we can get him back quickly.” Wesneski has a 3.94 ERA in 61 2/3 innings this season.
