Here’s the press release on the latest move…
The Chicago Cubs today placed left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson from Triple-A Iowa.
Thompson, 29, is 1-1 with a 4.97 ERA (7 ER/12.2 IP) in nine games in relief across two stints with the Cubs in 2024. He spent time on the injured list with an illness from May 12-June 7. In 10 relief appearances with the I-Cubs this season, the righthander is 1-1 with a 4.40 ERA (7 ER/14.1 IP) and 20 strikeouts.