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Cubs put reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis
Cubs reliever Hoby Milner placed on IL with appendicitis, adding to the team's pitching injury struggles. Tyler Ferguson recalled from Triple-A.
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AI Analysis
The Cubs' already thin bullpen loses another key left-handed option in Hoby Milner, exacerbating their injury woes. This move comes as the Cubs' bullpen ERA sits at 4.45, ranking 22nd in MLB, making depth a critical concern. Keep an eye on how manager Craig Counsell reconfigures his late-inning options and if the team seeks external bullpen help.