Cubs Place Pitcher on Injured List, Call Up Isn’t Who Fans Expected

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-handed reliever Julian Merryweather on the injured list prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 32-year-old has struggled since returning from his long stint on the injured list a few weeks ago and his last appearance against the Miami Marlins certainly raised some red flags.

Merryweather, who had already missed 3+ months with a rib stress fracture in his back, is now sidelined because of tendonitis in his right knee. The right-hander...