Javier Assad, Chicago Cubs, Out With Left Oblique Strain, Placed on 60-Day Injured List

Javier Assad's placement on the 60-day injured list comes after previous issues with his oblique earlier this season. He had already been on the 15-day injured list twice this year due to the same problem. Assad has not played any games this season, so there are no current stats available for him.

The Cubs may need to rely more on their other starting pitchers, like Jameson Taillon and Shota Imanaga, in Assad's absence. With no recent game stats for Assad, the team will have to adjust without his contributions. The upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park will be affected by this change in the pitching lineup.