The Cubs announced Thursday that Cole Hamels was being skipped in the rotation due to shoulder fatigue. He’s apparently been dealing with it for the last several weeks, which would explain the disappointing results he’s gotten since returning from the IL with an oblique issue.
Cole Hamels being skipped due to left shoulder fatigue. Been dealing with it for several weeks. Next start TBD.
Mills Friday, Quintana Saturday, Darvish Sunday.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) September 19, 2019
Alec Mills will take the bump Friday, which is totally a great thing for a huge game against the team the Cubs are trying to catch.