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The Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed starting pitcher Jon Lester on the disabled list after leaving Thursday’s game with tightness in his left lat. The good thing is that the team expects him to only miss a few starts and will be back this season.
Justin Grimm was also placed on the disabled list with a finger injury.
Tightness in Lat for Lester goes on DL . Everything is structurally sound . Grimm infection in index finger also DL
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) August 18, 2017
Lefty Rob Zastryzny and righty Felix Pena are being called up to replace Lester and Grimm.
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Rob Zastryzny and Felix Pena to join #Cubs
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 18, 2017
So, the great news is that it appears the Cubs avoided the worst case scenario for Lester.
Source -doesn't think more than a short DL stint for Lester
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) August 18, 2017
We went over how serious lat injuries have been for other pitchers, so luckily it’s not too bad for Lester.
Until Lester returns, lefty Mike Montgomery will take his spot in the rotation.
Montgomery to fill-in and Rob-Z to replace in pen.
— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) August 18, 2017
Montgomery has struggled as a starter this season, but did pitch six innings of one run ball against the Atlanta Braves in his last start for the Cubs.
