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With Greg Deichmann arriving in the Windy City to make his big league debut on Friday, the Chicago Cubs placed veteran outfielder Jason Heyward on the IL with left index finger inflammation.
It’s just the latest setback for Heyward, who has been downright atrocious this season. One year after looking like he was putting it all together at the dish, Heyward, who turns 32 on Monday, has limped to a .198/.271/.322 line. Given he’s making $21 million this year and a combined $44 million over the next two years, the Cubs front office needs to take a very long look in the mirror and seriously ponder Heyward’s future with the organization.