Cubs Designate Jameson Taillon For Assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cubs have selected the contract of left-hander Andrew Wantz and designated right-hander Jameson Taillon for assignment amid Taillon's struggles this season.
- Taillon, 34, is having his worst career season with a 5.96 ERA over 76 innings, allowing 25 home runs, the second-most in MLB, and has been hampered by injuries.
- The Cubs face significant rotation injuries, having lost Cade Horton for the season and dealing with setbacks to Justin Steele, Ben Brown, and Edward Cabrera, prompting them to acquire David Peterson and Aaron Civale recently.
- With the trade deadline approaching, the Cubs are expected to pursue additional starting pitching acquisitions, moving on from Taillon who was likely to be removed from the rotation soon.
- Taillon is in the final year of a $68 million contract, and while a trade interest is unlikely due to his performance and salary, the Cubs may release him, allowing him to keep his salary while freeing roster space.
